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Philadelphia Flyers win Game 1 in grand return to playoffs

Porter Martone, the Flyers' 19-year-old rookie forward, scored the eventual game winner with 2:37 to play, and Philadelphia outlasted the rival Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-2, in the opener of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at PPG Paints Arena.

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Game Highlights

Flyers celebrate return to the playoffs with a 3-2 win over Penguins in Game 1

— Travis Sanheim scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers announced their return to the playoffs with a 3-2 win over Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.

Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

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Dallas Stars' Game 1 woes continue in loss to Minnesota Wild

Continuing an undesirable pattern for fans at American Airlines Center, Dallas lost Game 1 for the ninth time in the last 11 playoff series on Saturday, as Jake Oettinger and the Stars lost to the Minnesota Wild 6-1 in a contest they quickly trailed 4-0.

Boldy has 2 goals and an assist as Wild overwhelm Stars 6-1 to open series

— Matt Boldy had two goals with an assist, Joel Ericksson Ek scored two power-play goals and rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt stopped 27 shots in his...

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