Philadelphia’s Dan Vladar stopped 27 shots and rookie Porter Martone added a goal to silence Sidney Crosby’s Penguins, 3‑0 Monday night. The 19‑year‑old became the sixth‑youngest player to score in each of his first two playoff games, striking a rebound for the Flyers. A goal from Garnet Hathaway and Luke Glendening sealed the shutout.

The Flyers, who missed the playoffs for the first time in eight years, turned a sluggish start into a defensive showcase. Vladar, who had never won a playoff game in six seasons, held the Penguins to just 17 shots, their lowest in a loss since the 2024 opener. Pittsburgh’s power play went 0‑5, underscoring their offensive slump.

First‑year coach Dan Muse shuffled lines mid‑game, moving Rickard Rakell back with Crosby and Bryan Rust while dropping Egor Chinakhov to the second line with Malkin and Novak. The reshuffle opened more chances but failed to translate into goals, as Pittsburgh remained 0‑5 on the power play and failed to breach Vladar’s net.

The 3‑0 victory pushes the Flyers two games ahead in the first‑round series, setting the stage for a decisive Game 3 in Philadelphia on Wednesday night. Pittsburgh now faces a critical test; a single win could spark a comeback, but the current deficit makes a sweep increasingly likely.