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Flyers Win Series, Defeating Penguins in Overtime in Game 6
Matvei Michkov returns after a Game 5 healthy scratch as Philadelphia tries to close out the series and Pittsburgh turns to Arturs Silovs in goal.
- On Wednesday, Cam York buried the winner 17:32 into overtime, sending the Philadelphia Flyers past the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 in Game 6. The victory advances Philadelphia to the second round for the first time in six years.
- The Flyers initially led their first-round series against the Penguins 3-0 before Pittsburgh won Games 4 and 5 to force the decisive matchup. Philadelphia had also struggled to score early, going six games without a first-period goal.
- Goaltender Dan Vladar stopped all 42 shots to seal the victory, while forward Matvei Michkov returned to the lineup after sitting out Game 5 as a healthy scratch. Michkov had no points in the series but created scoring chances.
- Advancing in coach Rick Tocchet's first season, the Flyers will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round. The Hurricanes recently swept the Ottawa Senators to reach this matchup.
- This series victory marks a major milestone for the organization, which had not reached the second round since the 2020 bubble season. The Flyers return to the playoffs' later stages after a five-year absence.
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Flyers eliminate Penguins in 6 on York's OT winner
Cam York scored 17:32 into overtime and chucked his stick into the stands in a wild celebration to send the Flyers into the second round for the first time in six years with a 1-0 Game 6 win over the Penguins on Wednesday night.
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