The Penguins avoided elimination with a hard-fought 4-2 victory in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Flyers. Pittsburgh had its most complete performance in the NHL Playoffs with four different players scoring goals and Arturs Silovs making 28 saves.
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However, the Pens still have a lot of work to do if they want to complete a miraculous comeback. They remain one loss away from elimination, and an NHL team has not achieved a reverse sweep since 2014.
The series will now return to Pittsburgh for Game 5. With the home crowd behind them, the Penguins will try to cut into the Flyers’ lead and send the series back statewide for Game 6.
Stay here for the latest updates and highlights from Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers.
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Penguins vs. Flyers, Game 5 highlights
20:17: The Battle of Pennsylvania lives up to the deal.
In the first commercial break of the second, the Penguins lead 2-1 and both teams push for the next goal.
Penguins 2, Flyers 1
20:12: Six seconds after Dewar made it 2-0, it’s 2-1.
Alex Bump receives a pass on the faceoff, goes from left to right, then passes from the right to Silovs and just like that, the lead is cut in half.
Both teams scored early in the second.
Penguins 2, Flyers 0
20:11 GOAL: The Penguins started the second half on the front foot and are aiming to double the lead.
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Connor Dewar shoots and although it looks like it could have hit the post, it is a clear goal. After a brief review, it is confirmed and the Penguins have a 2-0 lead.
Pittsburgh has momentum after Dewar’s second goal of the series.
20:07: The second half is about to begin from Pittsburgh.
The Penguins lead 1-0 heading into the middle frame.
End of the first half: Penguins 1, Flyers 0
19:49: It’s a fast-paced ending to the first, with both teams having opportunities, but it’s still 1-0. The Penguins reach the end of the first.
The Penguins lead Soderblom in scoring, with Vladar making 10 saves and Silovs making nine. The crowd is interested and Pittsburgh is alive.
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Expect the second one to have the same intensity.
19:44: Although the Penguins had a few opportunities on the power play, the best chance came from the Flyers’ Christian Dvorak, who had a breakaway that was saved by Silovs.
Both teams are now 0 for 1 on the man advantage tonight. Pittsburgh is 0 for 8 on the power play at home.
19:37: Now, the Penguins will move on to the power play.
After a change in offensive zone timing, Garnet Hathaway receives a tripping penalty and a scrum ensues.
19:27: Mantha had the primary assist on the first goal and has a chance here, and after Vladar couldn’t get a rebound, chaos ensued in front of the Philadelphia goaltender. But the disk remains outside.
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19:22: The Penguins have regained their strength and are not allowing any shots on goal with one man down. Seven minutes later, the shots are 5-1 Philadelphia, but the Penguins lead 1-0.
19:19: Philadelphia will have the first power play of the night. It’s Sam Girard heading into the Pittsburgh box, who gets penalized for tripping right after the faceoff.
The Flyers have scored two power-play goals in this series, both in Game 3.
Penguins 1, Flyers 0
19:15 GOAL: One shot, one goal and the Penguins strike first in Game 5.
It is Elmer Soderblom who scores the goal, taking advantage of a pass from Anthony Mantha over Vladar’s glove. Thus, the Penguins have set fire to the PPG Paints Arena.
For the first time in this series, Pittsburgh leads at home.
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19:13: A minute later, Silovs saves Alex Bump, then the next possession makes one for Denver Barkey.
The Flyers were the better team in the opening minutes, making three shots on goal against Pittsburgh’s zero.
19:10: We’re underway in Pittsburgh as the Penguins look to stay alive.
Philadelphia has the first shot attempt, but it is to the left of Silovs.
7 pm: It’s the end of the hour and puck drop is just a few minutes away.
Through four games, the Battle of Pennsylvania has lived up to all expectations. Now, the teams return to PPG Paints Arena with very different bets.
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For the Flyers, a win would solidify their spot in the second round for the first time since the 2018-19 season. The Penguins, with a victory, will live to see another day.
So will the Penguins extend the season? It’s time to find out.
6:54 pm: If the Penguins want to extend the season and get their first home win in the series, they need to find a solution for Dan Vladar.
Going into Game 4, the Flyers goalie, who posted career highs in nearly every category in the regular season, allowed just four goals in three games, including a shutout at Pittsburgh in Game 2.
6:52 pm: Noel Acciari spoke to Dan Potash before the game about the keys to success.
6:51 pm: Philadelphia has removed one of its expected playmakers.
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Matvei Michkov will officially not be in the lineup.
6:49 pm: We’re getting closer to puck drop at PPG Paints Arena.
6:42 pm: Pittsburgh has used the ice for warmups and, as Erik Karlsson said, “let’s have fun.”
6:30 pm: The Penguins are back in front of their home crowd, looking to force a Game 6.
6:21 pm: Let’s set the stage for tonight.
6:11 pm: On Saturday night, the Penguins got into the win column for the first time in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The scorer of the first goal was none other than Sidney Crosby, who scored his first tie-breaking goal of the series.
With the win, Crosby became the fifth active NHL player to have more than 100 career postseason wins.
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6:05 pm: The Penguins are on site ahead of tonight’s contest.
6 pm: It’s a matter of life and death for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who enter Game 5 at PPG Paints Arena trailing the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 in the series.
Pittsburgh earned its first victory of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in Game 4 over Philadelphia by a score of 4-2, but still faces an uphill battle after losing the first three games of the series. But after a win and the series returning to Western Pennsylvania, Dan Muse’s team is expected to get a boost from the home crowd.
Follow live updates throughout the night as the Penguins try to keep their season alive.
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How to watch Penguins vs. Game 5 Flyers: TV channel, live broadcast
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TV channel: SportsNet Pittsburgh
Penguins vs. Flyers will air locally on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Game 5 will also be available to stream on SNP 360 and fubo.
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Start time of Game 5 Penguins vs. Flyers
Penguins vs. Flyers is scheduled to begin at 7 pm ET on Monday, April 27. Game 5 will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
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Penguins vs. Schedule Flyers: Philadelphia leads 3-1
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Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV/live broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
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April 18 |
Game 1: Brochures 3penguins 2 |
— |
— |
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April 20 |
Game 2: Brochures 3penguins 0 |
— |
— |
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April 22 |
Game 3: Brochures 5penguins 2 |
— |
— |
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April 25 |
Game 4: penguins 4Brochures 2 |
— |
— |
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April 27 |
Game 5: Flyers vs. Penguins |
7 p.m. |
SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
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April 29 |
Game 6*: Penguins vs. Flyers |
To be determined |
To be determined |
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May 2 |
Game 7*: Flyers against penguins |
To be determined |
To be determined |
*If required
NHL Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NHL Playoffs:
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Event |
Dates |
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The first round begins |
April 18 |
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The second round begins |
May 2* |
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Conference finals begin |
May 17* |
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Stanley Cup Final begins |
June 3* |
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Last possible day for Game 7 |
June 21 |
*May increase depending on previous series