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Flyers lose 7-0 to Penguins in season opener
Flyers shut out by Penguins in 7-0 season opener.
In brief
Flyers shut out by Penguins in 7-0 season opener. Flyers lost 7-0 to Penguins in season opener after poor performance, with coach Tocchet noting their worst defensive zone since joining the team. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Flyers season opener dud
Flyers fell flat in season opener after being shut out 7-0 by Pittsburgh Penguins.
Penguins dominate Flyers
Penguins scored 7 goals to Flyers' 0 in 7-0 shutout at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Crowd reaction shifts
Home crowd shifted from roars to boos after early Penguins goal by Sidney Crosby.
Flyers defense struggles
Flyers defense allowed 5 goals in second period with 26 shots on net.
Coach Tocchet's concerns
Head coach Rick Tocchet called Flyers' defense 'the worst D zone I've ever seen'.
Power play failure
Flyers power play went 0-for-3 with no goals scored.
Trevor Zegras tuck rule
Trevor Zegras' jersey tuck rule penalty led to equipment-related game delay.
Noel Acciari's role
Noel Acciari signed two-year deal with Flyers on July 1 for veteran grit.
Captain's response
Captain Sean Couturier said team needs to 'wake up' after poor performance.
Tocchet's outlook
Tocchet said team needs to focus on fun and play their game rather than winning.
Next game
Flyers face Devils in New Jersey on Thursday for back-to-back games.
Penguins' power play
Penguins scored 7 goals in 7-0 shutout with no Flyers goals.
Tocchet's camp comments
Tocchet said team had good camp but needs to wake up for next games.
Flyers' defensive issues
Flyers defense allowed 5 goals in second period with 26 shots on net.
Penguins' early lead
Penguins scored 1-0 goal early in game after Sidney Crosby got decked.
Flyers' next steps
Flyers need to improve defense and wake up for next games after poor opener.
The key point
Flyers lost 7-0 to Penguins in season opener after poor performance, with coach Tocchet noting their worst defensive zone since joining the team.
