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Unexpected twists among NHL rookies in the first week of 2026 playoffs: breakout stars Porter Martone and Noah Ostlund vs. struggling Ben Kindel and James Hagens.
Sidney Crosby emphasizes urgency as Penguins face 0-2 deficit against Flyers in first-round playoffs.
Travis Sanheim and 19-year-old rookie Porter Martone score crucial third-period goals to lead the Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the Penguins in Game 1.
The Flyers' chronic power-play struggles, converting just 3 of 36 chances, doomed their surprising playoff run in a sweep by the Hurricanes.
Following a second-round playoff exit, experts urge the Flyers to prioritize a left-shot offensive defenseman to fix power-play woes and elevate their blue line.