Penguins vs. Flyers: Epic First-Round Clash in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 15, 2026 6:45 AM ET

Penguins vs. Flyers: Epic First-Round Clash in Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Philadelphia Flyers clinched third place in the Metropolitan Division with a shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The victory came Monday at Xfinity Mobile Arena and secured a first-round pairing with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pittsburgh finished second, so the Penguins will hold home-ice advantage in the best-of-seven series. The matchup sets up a classic regional rivalry in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Regular-season meetings

The clubs split their four regular-season games. Each team won twice.

Oct. 28, 2025 — Flyers 3, Penguins 2 (SO) at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Dec. 1, 2025 — Penguins 5, Flyers 1 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Jan. 15, 2026 — Penguins 6, Flyers 3 at PPG Paints Arena.
March 7, 2026 — Flyers 4, Penguins 3 (SO) at PPG Paints Arena.

Recent form

Since play resumed after the Olympic break on Feb. 25, the Flyers have 17 wins, six losses, and one overtime loss. The Penguins posted a 12-13 record in the same span.

Playoff history

The rivalry has postseason history. The teams have met seven times in the NHL playoffs.

Across those meetings, the Flyers lead 21-20 in one measure of their playoff results and have won four of the seven series. Their most recent postseason clash came in 2018, a series Pittsburgh won 4-2.

Since Sidney Crosby entered the league in 2005-06, the Penguins hold a 3-1 edge over Philadelphia in playoff series.

Standings, schedule and logistics

Both clubs still have regular-season commitments this week. The Penguins are 41-24-16. The Flyers are 42-17-12.

Each team finishes the regular season on Tuesday. Pittsburgh visits the Montreal Canadiens. Philadelphia hosts the St. Louis Blues. The NHL regular season concludes Thursday.

The league has not yet released the official playoff schedule. The postseason is scheduled to begin on Saturday.

Ticket information

Individual tickets for Games 1 and 2 in Pittsburgh went on sale April 10. Single-game tickets for the Flyers’ home games become available Tuesday, April 14.

This Penguins vs. Flyers first-round matchup promises an epic clash during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Fans can expect high intensity and close games in this storied rivalry.

Coverage and updates will appear on Filmogaz.com as the series schedule and game details are announced.