The Philadelphia Flyers play the Penguins on Friday in Pittsburgh’s new arena for the second time this season.
The first meeting was the opening of the Consol Energy Center for the Penguins, and that was promptly ruined by a Flyers victory.
The Flyers met the Penguins early last week and were beaten handily 5-1.
“I think it’s very important we take care of the puck against the Penguins,” Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette said Wednesday morning.
Philadelphia has struggled early in the season and if they want to stay in the playoff hunt throughout the year, they have to win these division games.
The Penguins are a good team, but they have their flaws. Aggressive play from the Flyers will force the Penguins back on their heels and take them out of their game.
If the Flyers can win on Friday, they would tie the Penguins for the Atlantic Division lead and set the tone for the season. With a goalie situation going as smoothly as possible and a sputtering offense turning it around, a win could be the spark to get this team hot!
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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Early Atlantic Division Battle
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