Projected lines for Penguins in Game 1 against Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins held a heavily optional morning skate ahead of their Game 1 tilt against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, so it's difficult to tell exactly what lines they will decide to roll with for their first Stanley Cup Playoff game in four years.

Game 1 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers is set for Saturday night.

thehockeynews.comPhiladelphia Flyers At Pittsburgh Penguins Game 1 Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To WatchGame 1 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers is set for Saturday night.

However, if Friday's team practice is any indication, it's likely to resemble something along the lines of:

Forwards
Egor Chinakhov - Sidney Crosby - Bryan Rust
Tommy Novak - Rickard Rakell - Evgeni Malkin
Elmer Soderblom - Ben Kindel - Anthony Mantha
Connor Dewar - Blake Lizotte - Noel Acciari

Defensemen
Parker Wotherspoon - Erik Karlsson
Sam Girard - Kris Letang
Ryan Shea - Connor Clifton

Goaltender
Stuart Skinner (starter)
Arturs Silovs (backup)

It appears that Justin Brazeau will slot out of the lineup, with Soderblom taking his place.

Pittsburgh Penguins' head coach Dan Muse held off on announcing his starting goaltender for Game 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers in Pittsburgh until gameday on Saturday.

thehockeynews.comPenguins Announce Starting Goaltender For Game 1 Against Philadelphia FlyersPittsburgh Penguins' head coach Dan Muse held off on announcing his starting goaltender for Game 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers in Pittsburgh until gameday on Saturday.

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