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Penguins Have High Praise For 'Really Good Offensive' Flyers Team

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Pittsburgh will take on Philadelphia in the first-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Penguins Have High Praise For 'Really Good Offensive' Flyers Team originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh . Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Pittsburgh Penguins know they will have their hands full against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Pittsburgh will host Philadelphia in Game 1 on Saturday night in a battle of Pennsylvania. It’s a highly anticipated series, and ahead of Game 1, Penguins defenseman Kris Letang knows Philadelphia is a good offensive team that can score plenty of goals in a hurry. “I think they’re a really good offensive team,” Letang said, via the team website .

“A lot of skill, they can hurt you in so many ways. I mean, that’s what comes up most. They have that new addition, (Porter) Martone.

He’s already making a big impact in their lineup. ” Karlsson, meanwhile, echoed Letang's comments, as he knows the Flyers will be a tough out. He also knows it will be a heated series as both fan bases are as passionate as they come.