Flyers fall to Penguins in Game 5; is it time to panic?

About this episode

The episode discusses the Flyers' loss to the Penguins in Game 5 and the implications for the team's playoff chances.

Ashlyn Sullivan, Jordan Hall and Clayton Dyer discuss the Flyers' 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5 of their NHL playoffs first round series, including whether or not it's time to panic, Alex Bump entering the lineup in place of Matvei Michkov, and some questionable officiating calls. Plus, hear from Dan Vladar in the Flyers' locker room after Game 5 on the latest episode of the Flyers Talk podcast.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ashlyn Sullivan, Jordan Hall, Clayton Dyer

Topics covered

• NHL playoffs
• Philadelphia Flyers
• Pittsburgh Penguins
• game analysis
• officiating
• lineup changes

Keywords

• Flyers
• Penguins
• Game 5
• NHL playoffs
• officiating
• Alex Bump
• Matvei Michkov

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers

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