Strong start in Game 4 enough for Flyers to cling to hopes
The Flyers looked a lot different in their 4-2 Game 4 win than they did in the first three. They finally have some life with the series shifting back to Pittsburgh. But Philly knows it's still facing a difficult task, Wes Goldstein says.

Flyers not quitting, Penguins not overconfident despite 3-0 lead
Sidney Crosby is trying to be diplomatic when saying the 3-0 lead is not all that. But the fact remains that the Penguins have played superior hockey to the Flyers, who Wes Goldstein says are still hoping for a miracle comeback that has occurred just twice in league history.

Usually a postseason flop, Hossa rising to occasion in Pittsburgh
He was a disappointment in many playoffs, yet Marian Hossa has been a big factor for the Penguins inthe postseason since being acquired at the trade deadline. Pittsburgh may not be able to keep him financially, but the right wing isn't concerned ... he's focused on the present, West Goldstein says.

Doing some things right still not good enough for Flyers
Despite achieving most of their game plan, the Flyers are one loss away from elimination after a 4-1 setback to the Penguins in Game 3. Wes Goldstein says it's not so much because of Pittsburgh's offense, but it's the under-appreciated defense that is getting the job done.

Stars realize 3-0 hole is tough to overcome
The Stars look overmatched against an almost perfect Detroit Red Wings team that won three consecutive games with relative ease. Some would say the series is over, but Dallas isn't giving up, starting with trying to avoid a sweep, Wes Goldstein says.

Philly hopes to be right at home
Now it's the Flyers' turn. With the hostile confines of Mellon Arena gone for two games, let's see if the Flyers can use their melons to dig out of a 2-0 hole. Wes Goldstein says Philly can't keep turning the puck over and the trio of Briere/Prospal/Hartnell gotta start scoring.

Deeper Penguins find way past Flyers' depleted defense
Philadelphia's defensemen are valiant in Game 2 after injuries deplete their ranks to five, but the Penguins show their depth when fourth-liner Maxime Talbot scores the game winner, Wes Goldstein says.