Flyers vs. Penguins Eastern Conference Finals Schedule Released
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Enriquefed posted 5/5/2008 from allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com [flag] |
Between the first and second rounds, the Flyers only had one day of rest. Now, after knocking off the Canadiens on Saturday, the Flyers will have nearly a week to prepare for their cross-state rivals:
Game 1: Friday, May 9, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
Game 2: Sunday, May 11, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
Game 3: Tuesday, May 13, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
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