Penguins on verge of sweep after 4-1 Game 3 win over Flyers

The Keystone Clash crossed the state to Philadelphia on Tuesday night, but the game looked very similar to the previous two. The Penguins looked better in nearly every facet of the game, dominating the Flyers 4-1 in Game 3 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.

The Flyers were over-matched from the beginning when the Penguins got two quick goals in the first 8 minutes. The goals were a bit fluky with the first going in off a Jason Smith's foot and the second coming when Martin Biron was screened, but the Penguins managed to take the Flyers right out of the game. Philly responded with a goal by R.J. Umberger, but from there on they barely challenged Marc-Andre Fleury, finishing with a mere 18 shots. The Penguins sealed the victory with a goal halfway through the third period and an empty netter at the end of regulation.

Click the link for much more on the game, including video highlights with reactions from John Stevens and Mike Richards.

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12 Comments On: "Penguins on verge of sweep after 4-1 Game 3 win over Flyers"

 
The Penguins are sick

And the Flyers played like they were sick tonight

yes

3 Shots on goal by the Flyers in 29-minutes of play after the Umberger goal. What gives? The Penguins defense has been good, but the Flyers looked defeated for most of the game tonight.

They didn't show any sense of urgency it was very strange. Their season was on the line and they looked defeated from the beginning.

I think they may be running out of gas...they have had an incredible season, especially after last year's forgettable performance. I think they have met their match in a relatively healthy Penguins team.

Being down their top two defense and the refs setting a tone early really doesn't help this team either. Flyers like the more physical, nitty gritty play and the refs made it clear they would call everything. Pittsburgh is the faster and skilled team so certainly can adjust to this. I am so proud of this Flyer team who wasn't sure they were even getting into the playoffs to being in the top 4 after last year........Whatever the outcome we have a young exciting team to look forward to next year!

You took the words right off of my keyboard Alicia!

So much for the Flyers physical and intimidating play.

Who is even hotter than the Pens right now....Ryan Whitney's girlfriend

http://sportscracklepop.com/2008/05/14/playoff-five-hole-penguins-close-to-the-finals/

Thumbs up on that one

I believer...

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