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Penguins Edge Flyers 3-2, Soderblom Nets First Playoff Goal

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Penguins beat Flyers 3-2 in Game 5.
Elmer Soderblom scored his first playoff goal 2:45 into the first period.
Kris Letang’s shot rebounded off the boards and Dan Vladar’s left leg for the winning goal.
Sidney Crosby said the Penguins have found their stride and must keep improving.
Arturs Silovs made 18 saves as the series moved to 3-2 for the Flyers, with Game 6 on Wednesday in Philadelphia.

History

Historical Context

In 1991 the Pittsburgh Penguins captured their first Stanley Cup, beating the Minnesota North Stars 8-0 in Game 6 after Mario Lemieux posted 44 playoff points and earned the Conn Smythe Trophy. That championship forged a winning culture that still drives the franchise, now relying on veteran Sidney Crosby and rookie Elmer Soderblom as they face the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Story summary

Penguins beat Flyers 3-2 in Game 5.
Elmer Soderblom scored his first playoff goal 2:45 into the first period.
Kris Letang’s shot rebounded off the boards and Dan Vladar’s left leg for the winning goal.
Sidney Crosby said the Penguins have found their stride and must keep improving.
Arturs Silovs made 18 saves as the series moved to 3-2 for the Flyers, with Game 6 on Wednesday in Philadelphia.

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