Saturday, October 28, 2006

Young and flashy Penguins visit Philadelphia

Tonight, the Flyers will play host to the youthful, exciting Pittsburgh Penguins at the Wachovia Center. It will be the Flyers' first look at superstar in the making Evgeni Malkin, as he did not play opening night due to his shoulder injury. The Flyers are trying to wipe away the scars from that 4-0 loss back on October 5th. Obviously, a lot has changed in 23 days.

The general manager resigned, the coach was fired, and the starting goaltender that night was Robert Esche. Tonight, Antero Niittymaki will be in goal. John Stevens announced yesterday that Esche will be in net Monday vs. Chicago.

The much hated Sidney Crosby will be making his 5th trip to Philadelphia, and he is sure to hear the boo-birds. Nonetheless, with new blood such as Jordan Staal, Malkin, and Crosby, this is a rivalry that will be very potent for the coming years.

Game Information: 7:00, ComcastSportsNet, 610WIP

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