Flyers vs Penguins: Game Four Clincher or Pittsburgh Lifeline?

0:00It's April 26. This is NHL News Today Team News powered by AI. The Philadelphia Flyers are up three games to nothing on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and they host a game, four Saturday at home. A win would send Philly through for the first time since beating Montreal back in 2020, and marked their first sweep since 95 against. The Rangers, Pittsburgh's fighting for survival, starting rookie goalie Artur's Sillows, after veteran Stuart Skinner handled the first three losses. The Penguins haven't been swept since 2019 against the Islanders, and they're chasing history as just the second team ever to rally from. O-3 down when opening at home. Players on both sides are locked in. Flyers' defenseman Travis Sandheim says, treated like it's tied, stay focused. Penguins forward, Rick Harbor Kell calls it survival mode, leave it all out there. Coach Dan News praises both goalies, but wants a spark without blaming Skinner. Key eyes on Flyers' goalie Dan Vlader's health after tweaking his arm.

1:03In Game 3, he stops 70 of 74 shots so far. Penguins got to fix their 5 on 5 scoring, where they've knitted just one goal, and keep emotions in check to avoid penalties like in Game 3. Game 4 could clinch it for Philly, or buy Pittsburgh time for a Game 5 Monday. Expect intense battle with lineup tweaks on both benches.