Michael Farber: Pens-Flyers rivalry is just heating up
Published 5/7/2008 at SI.com - Hockey
Among storied NHL rivals, the Penguins and Flyers have fairly quiet until recent years. Now, says Michael Farber of SI.com, you can expect serious fireworks.
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