{
  "id": 11085174,
  "title": "Malkin scores, Silovs stops 19 shots as Penguins pile on in 7-0 win over Flyers in teams' opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/malkin-scores-silovs-stops-19-shots-as-penguins-pile-on-in-7-0-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T02:17:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/malkin-scores-silovs-stops-19-021727648.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Evgeni Malkin, Hendrix Lapierre, and Filip Hallander scored in the second period as the Pittsburgh Penguins dominated the Philadelphia Flyers 7-0 in their season opener. Arturs Silovs made 19 saves and recorded his third career shutout, his 57th start. Nick Robertson scored twice for the Penguins, while Ville Koivunen and Egor Chinakhov added goals. Sidney Crosby contributed an assist. This victory marked the first time the Penguins had won at home against the Flyers since April, when the Flyers triumphed in a playoff series. The Flyers received a standing ovation when they scored the winning goal, but the atmosphere quickly turned hostile, culminating in a raucous reaction after the second period and loud boos. The Penguins aimed to build on their strong start, with Malkin reuniting with Crosby and Letang, hoping to secure a playoff berth for the first time in nearly a decade. The 40-year-old Malkin netted an early goal, becoming the sixth player with at least 100 points against the Flyers. Crosby's assist on Robertson's opening goal extended his record with 140 career points against Philadelphia. Vladar, who hadn't played a full preseason game due to an injury, struggled in his first start, allowing the Penguins to score five goals on their initial 18 shots. The Penguins will face Montreal in their home opener next Saturday, while the Flyers will travel to New Jersey on Thursday.",
  "summary": "Evgeni Malkin, Hendrix Lapierre and Filip Hallander scored in the second period and Arturs Silovs stopped 19 shots to help the Pittsburgh Penguins steamroll the Philadelphia Flyers 7-0 on Wednesday night. Silovs posted his third career shutout in his 57th start. Nick Robertson scored two goals and Ville Koivunen and Egor Chinakhov also scored for the Penguins.",
  "key_points": [
    "Evgeni Malkin, Nick Robertson score twice for Penguins",
    "Arturs Silovs records third career shutout, 57th start",
    "First home win over Flyers since April 2022"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Penguins' dominant win signals a strong start to their bid for a playoff berth, boosted by key performances from veterans like Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby against a struggling Flyers team.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Malkin scores, Silovs stops 19 shots as Penguins pile on in 7-0 win over Flyers in teams’ opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/malkin-scores-silovs-stops-19-shots-as-penguins-pile-on-in-7-0-win-11089229",
        "published": "2026-10-01T02:19:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}