Flyers tally three early, hang on to force Game 5 at Pittsburgh Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Martin Biron made 36 saves to help the
Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, avoiding
elimination in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals at the Wachovia Center.
Joffrey Lupul scored twice while Danny Briere and Jeff Carter each scored for
the Flyers, who forced a Game 5, which will take place in Pittsburgh on Sunday
afternoon. Scott Hartnell had three assists in the game.
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Gary Roberts had denied that he had a case of pneumonia, but he's now confirmed that that is in fact what he is dealing with, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The veteran said it is the third time in the past two years he has had that illness. "I've got to make sure it doesn't get escalated to the point where I'm in the hospital, like I was two summers ago," he said.
Our View:Consider Roberts out indefinitely until further notice.
Tyler Kennedy dished out two assists in Game 4 against the Flyers to double his offensive production in these playoffs.
Our View:On a night where Sidney Crosby and Evegni Malkin were bottled up the rookie stepped and and helped to carry the offense, albeit in a losing effort.
Jordan Staal scored two goals for the Penguins in their 4-2 loss to the Flyers in Game 4.
Our View:Stall has five goals and a single assist for the Penguins in these playoffs as he has focused more on his defensive responsibilities than on putting the puck in the back of the net.
