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On this date in Penguins history: Natural hat-trick sends Flyers packing

Four years ago today, Jake Guentzel staked his claim to being a Flyers killer in the postseason — and did so in dramatic fashion.

Flash back to the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, as the Penguins were looking to make it three championships in a row.

Pittsburgh’s opponent? Cross-state rival Philadelphia, with the two teams meeting in the playoffs for the first time since the ugly postseason matchup in 2012.

The Pens stormed out to a 1-0 series lead with a 7-0 win, but the Flyers didn’t go away quietly, clawing back with a 5-1 win in Game 2.