Pens lose to the Flyers in OT 4-3

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jakub Voracek has no idea how good the Philadelphia Flyers could be if they played 60 full minutes, or beyond.

At the moment, it’s hardly necessary.

Voracek beat Marc-Andre Fleury from in close 2:23 into overtime to give the Flyers a 4-3 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

“`It was a lucky bounce for me but I’ll take it,” Voracek said after scoring his first career playoff goal.

So will the Flyers, who hardly panic when things don’t go their way early.

Philadelphia led the NHL with 20 victories when the opponent jumps in front. Pittsburgh did that with ease. The Penguins scored the first three goals, all in the first period.

No matter. Daniel Briere scored twice, Brayden Schenn added a goal in his playoff debut, and Ilya Brzygalov settled down after a shaky start to finish with 25 saves.

Game 2 is Friday night in Pittsburgh. – Continue Reading recap >>

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