Flyers' Hakstol says gut instinct is to start Elliott in Game 2

While Brian Elliott may have given up five goals in Game 1, Philadelphia Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol is leaning toward starting him again in Game 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

"He's our guy," Hakstol said, according to NHL.com's Dan Rosen, adding that his gut instinct is to go back to Elliott.

Elliott gave up five goals on 19 shots in Wednesday's 7-0 drubbing, before being mercilessly pulled in the second period. Unfortunately, Petr Mrazek didn't fare much better in relief, as he gave up two goals on 14 shots in just under 31 minutes of work.

Hakstol will have Thursday to mull over his decision before Game 2 of the series on Friday.

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