Penguins’ Patric Hornqvist out for Game 4 vs. Flyers

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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Brian Elliott (37) stops a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Patric Hornqvist (72) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist will miss Game 4 against the Philadelphia Flyers with an upper-body injury.

The Penguins lead their first-round matchup 2-1, and will be looking to push the Flyers to the brink of elimination in Philadelphia on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Hornqvist has a goal and two assists through the series’ first three games.

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