Flyers seeking way to deal with Malkin (AP)

 
Putting two goals into the Flyers' net in less than five minutes was hardly exceptional for Evgeni Malkin. When he put them on their backsides, well, that was embarrassing for a team with a reputation for being bullies. The Flyers are learning there are two sides to these fast-flying Penguins, either of which can take an opponent out of a game -- something Pittsburgh has done consistently while... [link]

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