Penguins Triumph Over Flyers in Physical Contest

Evgeni Malkin Stars as Penguins Jostle for Playoff Position

Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Philadelphia Flyers 4-1, with Evgeni Malkin scoring one goal and assisting another.
Penguins' Rickard Rakell, Erik Karlsson, and Chad Ruhwedel also scored, while Alex Nedeljkovic made 36 saves.
The game was marked by physical play and several scrums, with 11 penalties totaling 24 minutes.
Penguins are now in a four-way tie for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
The Flyers announced a trade in the first period, acquiring defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick in 2025 from Anaheim for high-scoring college left wing Cutter Gauthier.