The Penguins dropped a 4-2 decision against the Flyers in Game 5 of their Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series Friday night at PPG Paints Arena. They now lead the series, three games to two. Here are some initial thoughts about the defeat.
It was over when: Philadelphia’s Sean Couturier scored with 1:15 left in regulation when his shot deflected off Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin and into the net behind Matt Murray.
Heroes: Evgeni Malkin left the game in the first period after getting in this nasty mixup with Philadelphia’s Jori Lehtera.