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Philadelphia dominates Pittsburgh pushing Penguins to elimination brink

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Which specific teams Pittsburgh will face in the first round of the playoffs.
The exact date and time of the next game between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh (Hockeysverige says Sunday at 02:00, but the date is unclear).
The full list of players involved in the brawl and the specific penalties assessed beyond Bryan Rust's double minor.
The current standings and playoff implications for other teams mentioned like Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Philadelphia Flyers in the eastern race.
The injury status or lineup changes for either team ahead of the next game.
Pittsburgh's playoff status and recent game outcomefactual

Pittsburgh secured its playoff spot with a 5-2 win over New Jersey and will have home-ice advantage in the first round.

According to Sportbladet
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Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 5-2 in the conference quarterfinals, leading the series 3-0, and Pittsburgh is on the verge of elimination.

According to Hockeysverige, Helsingborgs Dagblad

Context: This indicates a timeline discrepancy: Sportbladet reports Pittsburgh qualifying for the playoffs with a win over New Jersey, while Hockeysverige and Helsingborgs Dagblad report Pittsburgh losing a playoff game to Philadelphia and facing elimination. This suggests the sources are covering different events or time periods in the playoff narrative.

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