The NHL playoffs kick off with the Philadelphia Flyers visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins for game one of the Eastern Conference first round on Saturday at 8 p.m. EDT. The teams have faced each other four times this season, ending in a 2-2 tie, with the Flyers winning their last encounter 4-3 in a shootout on March 7. The Penguins hold a record of 41-25-16 overall and are 13-4-9 in the Metropolitan Division, while the Flyers stand at 43-27-12 with a 12-9-5 division record. Key players include Sidney Crosby, who has scored 29 goals and provided 45 assists, and Trevor Zegras, who boasts 26 goals and 41 assists. The Penguins have a notable record of 41-8-9 when scoring three or more goals, making them a formidable opponent. Both teams will be looking to gain an early advantage in this playoff series.