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Flyers shock Canadiens, face Pens next

The Flyers' R.J. Umberger faces the crowd as he celebrates his goal against the Canadiens during the first period of Game 5 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)
The Flyers' R.J. Umberger faces the crowd as he celebrates his goal against the Canadiens during the first period of Game 5 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)Read more
    by Bob McGovern
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The Flyers shocked the Montreal Canadiens, 6-4, on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Scottie Upshall had the winning goal in Game 5 against the Canadiens in Montreal in the high-scoring game.