The Penguins scored two goals early in the first period and never looked back in their 4-1 Game Three victory, and now find themselves one win away from sweeping the Flyers in the Eastern Conference finals. Marian Hossa led the way with two goals.

Marian Hossa and the Penguins knew they were heading into truly hostile territory for Game 3 at Philadelphia, where they had failed to win in four tries this season. But they battled their demons and won 4-1 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.

With injury comes opportunity. And in the case of young Flyers rearguard Braydon Coburn, the injury (blood clot) that's keeping Kimmo Timonen out of the lineup gives Coburn a great opportunity to emerge as a star for the Flyers.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are the favorite heading into their Eastern Conference final series against the Philadelphia Flyers. Inside Hockey's Brad Kurtzberg analyzes why the Pens will win the "Battle of Pennsylvania" in six games.

The Eastern Conference Finals are likely to come down to defense and goaltending, and perhaps surprisingly, that’s a battle the Penguins should win. Pittsburgh has allowed fewer goals-per-game than any other playoff team...

When will Chris Osgood ever get the respect he deserves? In the latest installment of "Brad's Barbs," Inside Hockey's Brad Kurtzberg examines that issue, evaluates the playoffs' first two rounds, and looks ahead to the conference finals.

There are some around the NHL who think that the the-powers-that-be wanted to see a Canadian team win the Cup for the first time in 15 years. But the Flyers put a quick and decisive end to that vision, and now they've got Sidney Crosby in their sights.

During the recent presidential election coverage, Pennsylvania came to be known as a “Battleground State.” Well, that moniker will never be truer than during the Eastern Conference Finals, when the Flyers and Penguins go head-to-head.