Pittsburgh Penguins: Five Things to Watch in First-Round Matchup
By Nick Vucic
History
In 2012, the Penguins and Flyers met for one of the most brutal playoff series in recent years. The Flyers leased space in the Penguin’s head throughout the series, causing multiple meltdowns and lopsided games. A penalty-filled affair saw the Flyers win in six games.
Including that series, the Penguins and Flyers have met 6 times in the postseason, with the Flyers holding an advantage in the series. The Flyers have won 4 of the 6 previous meetings and hold a 19-16 win lead over the Penguins. In the six series, only one has gone to seven games (1989), two have been won in 5 games, and 3 in six games. Nobody has been swept in previous meetings on these teams.
With that said, these are not the Broad Street Bullies of the past. This Flyers team is one of the least penalized teams in the NHL, which leads us to our next item: