Flyers face playoff ruin as Penguins take 2-0 lead
In Pittsburgh, the Flyers grapple with memories of past playoff failures as they trail the Penguins 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Philadelphia must win four of five games to avoid a collapse, amid rising doubt in a city that shuns underperforming stars.
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Penguins' European edge sinks Flyers in series opener
The Penguins dominate in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh the Flyers trailing 2-0 after a 4-1 win. Jagr Lang Straka Hrdina pace Pittsburgh with three goals in two games while goalie Ron Tugnutt stops 72 of 73 shots. Flyers vow to rebound in Game 3 and score first to gain momentum.
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Sharks lose again as Stars take 2-0 series lead
San Jose went scoreless for the second straight game in a 1 0 loss to Dallas as Owen Nolan is likely out with foot or shoulder injuries. Vincent Damphousse warned the team to seize chances and defeat Ed Belfour, who posted another playoff shutout run. Mike Modano scored the lone goal, extending a six game scoring streak while Belfour stopped key late shots to preserve the victory.
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Griffey Jr. homers to lead Reds past Pirates in Pittsburgh
Ken Griffey Jr. broke a 2-0 deficit with a three run homer off Todd Ritchie as the Reds beat the Pirates 6-2 at Three Rivers Stadium. Rookie Rob Bell earned the win, while Juan Castro added a two run shot in the eighth to seal the victory.
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Martinez Leaves Indians Furious In Boston Shutout Ejection
Pedro Martinez kept his perfect record against Cleveland by taking a shutout into the eighth before being ejected for hitting Roberto Alomar in Boston's 2-1 win. Indians accused him of throwing at Einar Diaz and retaliating after Charles Nagy hit Jose Offerman, sparking a benches-clearing scene.
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Johnson shines again with six April wins in Arizona rout
Johnson improved to 6-0 as the Diamondbacks beat the Cubs 6-0, striking out 11 over seven innings. Buck Showalter praised his consistency while the Braves tied a club record with 13 straight wins, Glavine winning to stay undefeated. Other games saw Schilling return for Philadelphia in a shoulder rehab bid, Alfonzo and Zeile pace Mets at Coors Field, and White delivering a ninth inning go-ahead sac fly for Montreal.
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