Penguins Fall 3-2 to Flyers in Series Opener at PPG Paints Arena

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a 3-2 decision to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on Saturday night. Despite the home-ice advantage at PPG Paints Arena, the Penguins were unable to hold off a third-period surge from their rivals. The loss puts Crosby's squad in an early 1-0 series deficit as they prepare for Game 2. The game was marked by a late insurance goal from rookie Porter Martone that sealed the result.