Penguins eliminate the Flyers! Kris Letang gets 3 assists; now all time franchise record holder for playoff points by a defenseman!

The Penguins won Game 6 with a final score of 8-5. Kris Letang had 3 assists from tonight’s game, for a total of 3 points. He surpassed Larry Murphy and is now holds the franchise record for most playoff points by a defenseman! Kris playoff total is 1 goal, 6 assists, and 7 points. (Source)

The Flyers are officially eliminated and the Pens are going to the next round to face the winner of the Columbus Blue Jackets / Washington Capitals series.

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With his assist on Sidney Crosby’s goal, @kletang_58 now owns the franchise record for most playoff points by a defenseman.

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Apr 22, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates his goal with defenseman Kris Letang (58), center Riley Sheahan (15) and right wing Phil Kessel (81) during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers in game six of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

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