The Pittsburgh Penguins were eliminated from the playoffs after a 1-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6, concluding their series with a 4-2 defeat. Sidney Crosby, the team's captain, reflected on the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Penguins' core trio, which includes Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. This trio has been together since 2006, making them the longest-tenured teammates in North American sports history. Crosby led the Penguins with five points in the series, while Letang contributed two critical game-winning goals. Malkin, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, has expressed a desire to remain with the team. The Penguins' playoff exit marks their first postseason appearance since 2022, and they have not won a playoff series since 2018. Crosby acknowledged the emotional weight of the loss but noted that there were positive aspects to reflect on from the season.