Vladař earns first NHL playoff win as Flyers edge Penguins

Czech goaltender Daniel Vladař recorded his first career NHL playoff victory, making 15 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 in the opening game of their first-round series. Vladař, starting a playoff game from the opening faceoff for the first time, conceded twice but held firm to secure the win. Goals from defenders Jamie Drysdale and Travis Sanheim, along with a late strike by Porter Martone, sealed the result for Philadelphia. Elsewhere, the Minnesota Wild routed the Dallas Stars 6–1, while the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 2–0.