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Penguins veteran admits Flyers rivalry is not what it used to be
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Penguins veteran Kris Letang has made an honest revelation, where he admitted that the once fierce rivalry with the Flyers is not what it used to be.
The Penguins' rivalry with the Philadelphia Flyers has spanned decades, but Kris Letang believes it no longer carries the same intensity it once did.
Letang was first introduced to the rivalry on Oct. 5, 2006, when he made his NHL debut against Philadelphia.
What Kris Letang had to say about the Penguins-Flyers rivalry
Nearly two decades later, the veteran defenseman sees a matchup that feels different, even as the history between the two franchises remains extensive.
"It's not what it was, that's for sure."
- Kris Letang
- Kris Letang
Pittsburgh continues a three-game homestand with a meeting against the Flyers at PPG Paints Arena, where recent results have heavily favored the Penguins.
Pittsburgh has earned points in 11 of its last 13 games against Philadelphia and owns a 14-5-4 record over the last 23 meetings.
Why the Penguins love playing the Flyers at home
The Penguins have also recorded points in 10 straight home games against the Flyers, going 8-0-2 since March 6, 2021.
Bryan Rust has been consistently productive against Philadelphia, totaling 29 points in 36 career games, including 14 points over his last 10.
Sidney Crosby has produced some of the best numbers of his career in the rivalry, posting 59 goals and 137 points in 92 games, both NHL records versus the Flyers. Crosby has points in 20 of his last 23 games against Philadelphia.
Since entering the league in 2006-07, no defenseman has more points against the Flyers than Kris Letang, who has 55, along with a plus-32 rating.
The Penguins, coached by Dan Muse, enter the matchup ranked third in the NHL in power-play percentage at 27.9 percent. The game gets underway tonight at 7 PM ET.
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JANVIER 15 | 79 ANSWERS Penguins veteran admits Flyers rivalry is not what it used to be Has the rivalry between the Penguins and Flyers lost its edge? | ||
| Yes | 31 | 39.2 % |
| No | 48 | 60.8 % |
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