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PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins wont meet in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. If their paths cross down the line, the theatre should be delicious. As usual. Mark Streits backhanded shot from the right circle caromed between Marc-Andre Fleurys pads 2:10 into overtime as the Flyers beat the Penguins 4-3 on Saturday to assure themselves of a first-round matchup with the Metropolitan Division-rival New York Rangers. Streits 10th goal of the season was the game-winner. "It was another big game, its always a big rivalry," Streit said of the Penguins. "It got heated at the end, a lot of emotions. We wanted that third spot and we got it." Jakub Voracek scored twice for the Flyers, and Claude Giroux added his team-high 28th goal of the season. Ray Emery made 12 saves after replacing injured starter Steve Mason to begin the third period. Mason was held out as a precaution after getting bowled over late in the second period when Pittsburghs Jayson Megna failed to put on the brakes while streaking to the net. Flyers coach Craig Berube expects Mason to be fine, though the play turned an atypically sleepy meeting between the two clubs into something decidedly more lively. There were three goals in the final 5 minutes of regulation, a brief dust-up at the end of regulation that led to a rare 3-on-3 to start overtime, and plenty of pushing and shoving. At one point Philadelphias Scott Hartnell hit Kris Letang from behind just days after Letang returned from a stroke that kept the 2013 Norris Trophy finalist out for more than two months. While Letang called the incident "part of the game," Penguins coach Dan Bylsma was a little more pointed. "Its a guy picking on a guy who had a stroke," Bylsma said. If thats the case, Berube is wondering why Letang is in the lineup at all. "Then (Letang) shouldnt be out there playing, bottom line," Berube said. "Its a stupid comment." Letang gained a measure of revenge when he scored with 36 seconds remaining to send the game to overtime, his first goal since Jan. 23. He nearly won it in overtime but Emery made a sharp stick save. Seconds later, the Flyers were celebrating at the other end of the ice when Fleury misplayed Streits innocent-looking backhander. "It was a great pass by (Matt) Niskanen," Letang said of the near miss. "It could have ended it and probably should have." Jussi Jokinen and James Neal also scored for Pittsburgh. Fleury stopped 17 shots and hardly looked sharp while giving up the winner. The Penguins will play either Detroit or Columbus in the opening round of the post-season. Philadelphias victory might be a blessing for the Penguins, who lost the season series to the Flyers 4-1 and were shoved out of the playoffs by Philadelphia two years ago. Still, Pittsburgh — which locked up the Metropolitan Division title more than a week ago — saw progress. "I thought we were much better, and for a game that doesnt move us in the standings anywhere, I liked our mindset," said centre Sidney Crosby, who earned an assist to boost his NHL-leading point total to 104. The Penguins spent most of the first two periods tilting the ice but struggled to beat Mason. The NHLs top-ranked, power-play unit couldnt convert during a 5-on-3 advantage early in the second that lasted more than 90 seconds. A one-timer by Neal clanged off the right post, and Mason made a lunging glove save from his belly to deny Beau Bennett. Thrust into action unexpectedly after Mason left the game, Emery was similarly sharp. His best save might have been his last when he denied Letang. "Im just happy that it turned out the right way," Emery said. "It was kind of ugly, but it turned out the right way." NOTES: The game was the 400th behind the bench for Bylsma, who is 252-117-31 since taking over midway through the 2008-09 season. Only Eddie Johnston (516) has coached more games in team history. ... The crowd of 18,673 tied the largest at Consol Energy Center since it opened on Oct. 7, 2010. ... Philadelphia D Hal Gill played 15 minutes in his first game since Dec. 21. Gill had been a healthy scratch in 44 straight games. ... Both teams will end the regular season on Sunday. Pittsburgh will host Ottawa, and the Flyers will face Carolina in Philadelphia. Larry Doby Jersey . Compared to what hes gone through in recent weeks, that seemed like a breeze. 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Leonys Martin Jersey .com) - Nino Williams posted 18 points and seven rebounds, as Kansas State edged No. Satchel Paige Indians Jersey . Irving played 10 minutes Sunday night before going to the locker room. He had two points and four assists, missing all five of his shots. The All-Star game MVP is the top scorer among Eastern Conference point guards with 21.Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne both had penalties saved by Maarten Stekelenburg as Premier League leaders Manchester City were held 1-1 by Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. De Bruyne and Aguero - who started the game on the bench - were the culprits from the spot and Everton made the most of their goalkeepers brilliance by taking the lead through Romelu Lukaku (64).Nolito equalised (72) within a minute of coming off the bench before Stekelenburg pushed a stunning late De Bruyne effort onto the post as Pep Guardiola lost his 100 per cent home record as City manager. Nolito celebrates after scoring Citys equaliser Despite dropping points for the second game in a row, City remain top of the Premier League - but only on goal difference ahead of Arsenal.Guardiola reacted to the defeat at Tottenham by shuffling his pack and his formation. He made six changes to the team with Raheem Sterling and De Bruyne returning from injury in a 3-5-1-1 formation. John Stones, who joined from Everton for £50m in the summer, started against his former club.Kelechi Iheanacho replaced Aguero as the lone striker but struggled to make his mark in the opening stages as Everton centre-backs Phil Jagielka and Ashley Williams defended with great authority. Ronald Koeman greets Pep Guardiola as two former Barcelona teammates meet in the dugout City looked threatening down the channels, especially through Leroy Sane, who had a penalty appeal turned down on 11 minutes when he tricked his way past Bryan Oviedo but the referee remained unmoved.Evertons rugged defence was summed up by Seamus Coleman on 31 minutes when he thundered into a late challenge on Sterling catching the England winger on the ankle. No card was shown, much to the annoyance of the players and home supporters. Pep Guardiola gives his reaction to Sky Sports after his side drew 1-1 with Everton. However, City did get a major decision just before the break.David Silva wriggled his way past Jagielka in the box but the Everton skipper left a clumsy leg dangling which caught the Spaniard for a clear penalty. Lukaku celebrates after scoring for Everton De Bruyne, who had been dictating the play from midfield, stepped up by his right-footed penalty was palmed away by Stekelenburg.City were made to rue for that wasted opportunity on 64 minutes as Everton countered with devastating effect.Stones misjudged a long ball and Lukaku pounced, taking on Gael Clichy on the outside before reversing a shot into the far corner.ddddddddddddThe Toffees now had something to hold onto, but shot themselves in the foot for the second time when Jagielka hauled down substitute Aguero, who had replaced Iheanacho. Ronald Koeman gives his reaction to Sky Sports after his side drew 1-1 with Man City. The Argentine missed a penalty for his country in midweek and looked nervous as he stepped up. He decided to go the same way as De Bruyne and Stekelenburg guessed right again, pushing the ball to safety.But Evertons lead only lasted two more minutes. De Bruyne reacts to missing a penalty After Aguero forced the goalkeeper into another superb save, Silva recycled the play and delivered a fantastic ball into the box where Nolito nodded home.Everton were now hanging on, but had their goalkeeper to thank again nine minutes from time.De Bruyne smashed an outrageous effort at goal from distance which looked set for the top corner but Stekelenburg flung himself to his right and flicked the ball onto the outside of the post. That was enough to help the Merseysiders to a share of the spoils. Charlie Nicholas gives his review on Man Citys 1-1 draw with Everton. Player RatingsManchester City: Bravo (6), Otamendi (6), Stones (6), Clichy (6), Gundogan (6), Fernandinho (6), De Bruyne (8), Silva (8), Sane (6), Iheanacho (6), Sterling (6)Subs: Kompany (6), Aguero (6), Nolito (7)Everton: Stekelenburg (9), Oviedo (5), Jagielka (6), Williams (8), Coleman (7), Barry (7), Gana (7), Cleverley (6), Deulofeu (6), Bolasie (6), Lukaku (7).Subs: Mirallas (6), McCarthy (6)Man of the match: Maarten StekelenburgYou can watch Liverpool v Man Utd, plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the British Masters on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price! ' ' '