The Penguins are, somehow, still alive
The Pittsburgh Penguins are making this fun right now.
Apr 27, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) prepares to take a face-off during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images When the Pittsburgh Penguins won Game 4 of their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night, it was not the time to say they were still alive. The win simply gave them the opportunity to play another game.
It kept the season going. There is a difference between that, and alive. After their 3-2 win in Game 5 on Monday night, they are now, somehow, officially alive.
They are in it. They might be in a full body cast. Machines might be doing most of the work.
But they are alive, and they now at least have a fighting chance. There has been no bell. There are also some encouraging signs starting to develop over these past couple of games.
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