Flyers bring losing streak into game against the Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins (23-24-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (23-26-7, in the Metropolitan Division)

Philadelphia; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Flyers -149, Penguins +124; over/under is 5.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers will try to end their five-game skid when they play the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Philadelphia is 23-26-7 overall with a 6-10-1 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers have given up 187 goals while scoring 156 for a -31 scoring differential.

Pittsburgh is 23-24-9 overall and 4-8-4 against the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins have conceded 193 goals while scoring 161 for a -32 scoring differential.

Saturday’s game is the second time these teams square off this season. The Penguins won 7-3 in the last meeting. Michael Bunting led the Penguins with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Owen Tippett has 14 goals and 16 assists for the Flyers. Matvei Michkov has three goals and one assist over the last 10 games.

Sidney Crosby has 17 goals and 41 assists for the Penguins. Bryan Rust has scored three goals and added five assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flyers: 3-6-1, averaging 1.6 goals, 2.6 assists, three penalties and 6.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Penguins: 5-4-1, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 assists, 3.4 penalties and 8.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.

INJURIES: Flyers: None listed.

Penguins: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.