Quite simply, for the Flyers to have any chance in this series, their star players have to outperform Pittsburgh’s star players. On Wednesday, they weren't even close as Crosby and Malkin put on a dazzling display with some highlight-reel goals and open-ice moves that will leave Dave Hakstol with insomnia until the puck drops for Game 2.

-John Boruk of NBC Sports Philadelphia after the Penguins defeated the Flyers 7-0. More from Boruk on the game.

Watch the game highlights below.