The Philadelphia Flyers secured a surprising lead in their playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning Game 2. The victory sets the stage for their return to Philadelphia with momentum on their side.
Key points
Flyers lead in first-round playoff series
Victory against Penguins in Game 2
Porter Martone scored a goal
Game played at PPG PAINTS Arena
Flyers return to Philadelphia with momentum
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It will be a welcome return back to Philadelphia for the Flyers.
An unlikely playoff berth has now turned into an even more unexpected lead in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Porter Martone of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
Porter Martone of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
See how the Flyers have gone ahead of the cross-state rivals and take the momentum back to Philly.
Porter Martone of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Flyers vs Penguins Game 2?
The final score of Game 2 between the Flyers and Penguins has not been provided in the excerpt.
How did the Flyers perform in the first round of the NHL playoffs?
The Flyers have unexpectedly taken the lead in their first-round playoff series against the Penguins.
When is the next game for the Flyers in the playoff series against the Penguins?
The next game for the Flyers in the playoff series against the Penguins is not specified in the excerpt.
Who scored for the Flyers during Game 2 against the Penguins?
Porter Martone scored for the Flyers during the second period of Game 2 against the Penguins.
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Garnet Hathaway #19 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates after scoring a goal past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner in the second period of Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Porter Martone (94) celebrates his goal with the Flyers bench against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in Game 1 of a first round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh on April 18, 2026.
Porter Martone of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal in the third period of Game 1 of a first round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh on April 18, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Anthony Mantha during the third period in Game 1 of a first round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh on April 18, 2026.
Jamie Drysdale (9) of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with Denver Barkey (52) after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period of Game 1 of a first round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh on April 18, 2026.
Jamie Drysdaleof the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with Trevor Zegras and Denver Barkey after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period of Game 1 of a first round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh on April 18, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Dan Vladar defends the net against Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte during the first period in Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway celebrates a short-handed goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period in Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway scores short-handed goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period in Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
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Flyers vs Penguins 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in photos
Porter Martone of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
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Porter Martone of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
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Garnet Hathaway #19 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates after scoring a goal past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner in the second period of Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
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Philadelphia Flyers right wing Porter Martone (94) celebrates his goal with the Flyers bench against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in Game 1 of a first round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh on April 18, 2026.
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Porter Martone of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal in the third period of Game 1 of a first round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh on April 18, 2026.
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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Anthony Mantha during the third period in Game 1 of a first round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh on April 18, 2026.
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Jamie Drysdale (9) of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with Denver Barkey (52) after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period of Game 1 of a first round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh on April 18, 2026.
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Flyers vs Penguins 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in photos
Jamie Drysdaleof the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with Trevor Zegras and Denver Barkey after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period of Game 1 of a first round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh on April 18, 2026.
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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Dan Vladar defends the net against Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte during the first period in Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
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Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway celebrates a short-handed goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period in Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
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Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway scores short-handed goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period in Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
Did the Flyers win?
The Flyers head back to Philadelphia with a 2-0 series lead after securing 3-0 victory over the Penguins in Game 2 of a first round matchup at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh on April 20.
After a scoreless first period, the Flyers got on the scoreboard with a goal by rookie Porter Martone — second of the series for the 19-year-old winger. Soon after, Philadelphia scored a shorthanded goal by forward Garnet Hathaway on a feed from winger Owen Tippett.
Garnet Hathaway #19 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates after scoring a goal past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner in the second period of Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
Garnet Hathaway #19 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates after scoring a goal past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner in the second period of Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway scores short-handed goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period in Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway scores short-handed goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period in Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
In the third, Flyers center Luke Glendening capped off the victory with an empty-net goal.
With the game in hand, the last minute plus of play included a scrum between the two teams along with the ejection of Penguins players Kris Letang and Anthony Mantha each receiving 10-minute misconduct penalties.
Flyers goalie Dan Vladar was spectacular throughout the game, standing on his head for the first two periods that saw the Penguins throw a barrage of shots at the goaltender.
Vladar silenced Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust in the third, making a total of 27 saves in the game to earn his first career playoff shutout.
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Dan Vladar defends the net against Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte during the first period in Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Dan Vladar defends the net against Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte during the first period in Game 2 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
Martone makes NHL playoff history
After scoring his first career playoff goal in Game 1, Martone made history with his second in as many games.
With his goal in Game 2, Martone (19 years, 176 days) became the sixth youngest player to record a goal in each of his first two Stanley Cup playoff games of his career.
When do the Flyers play next?
Game 3: April 22, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, 7 p.m. (ESPN/NBCSP)
What channel is Flyers game on tonight?
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
Flyers radio station
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic
Flyers vs Penguins playoff schedule
Game 1: Flyers 3, Penguins 2
Game 2: Flyers3, Penguins 0
Game 3: April 22 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, 7 p.m. (ESPN/NBCSP)
Game 4: April 25, Flyers vs. Penguins, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN/NBCSP)
Game 5, if necessary: April 27 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, TBD
Game 6, if necessary: April 29 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, TBD
Game 7, if necessary: May 2 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, TBD
Flyers vs Penguins 2025-2026 season series
The Flyers finished the season 42-27-12 and clinched the eighth seed, while the Penguins finished 41-24-16, good for second in the Metropolitan Division.
The two teams split the season series 2-2. Here's a look at the previous matchups:
Oct. 28: Flyers 3, Penguins 2 (SO)
Dec. 1: Penguins 5, Flyers 1
Jan. 15: Penguins 6, Flyers 3
March 7: Flyers 4, Penguins 3 (SO)
Last time Flyers made playoffs
It's been a rough patch recently for the historically successful franchise as it finally earned a playoff berth for the first time in more than a half decade.
The last time the Flyers were fighting for the Stanley Cup was during the 2019-2020 season, when they were knocked out in seven games of the second round by New York Islanders.
The last time the Penguins made the playoffs was in the 2021-2022 season.
Pittsburgh Penguins all-star Mario Lemieux reaches to hug Philadelphia Flyers Eric Lindros after playing the last game of his NHL career April 26. Lemieux retired from hockey after the Philadelphia Flyers defeated Pittsburgh in an NHL playoff series.
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz shoots and scores past a diving attempt by Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov during the second period in Game 2 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Matt Cooke checks Philadelphia Flyers right wing Jaromir Jagr during the first period in Game 3 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia on April 15, 2012.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby skates before playing against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 20, 2012.
Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux and Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen talk on the ice before a face-off against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game 5 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 20, 2012.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby chases the puck against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn during the second period in Game 5 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 20, 2012.
Pittsburgh Penguins goalies Brent Johnson and Marc-Andre Fleury react after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 20, 2012.
Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux celebrates his goal with teammates as Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby skates by during the first period of Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 22, 2012.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Erik Gustafsson celebrates his goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury during the second period of Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 22, 2012.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby shakes hands with Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov after game six of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 22, 2012.
Philadelphia Flyers celebrates win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 22, 2012.
Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers warms up before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on April 11, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Danny Briere and Scott Hartnell of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrate a powerplay goal in the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 15, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Danny Briere of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on April 20, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov saves a shot as James Neal of the Pittsburgh Penguins leaps to avoid it in the third period of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins leads the line of his team as they give the traditional handshake to members of the Philadelphia Flyers after the Flyers defeated the Penguins in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2012 in Philadelphia.
Evgeni Malkin and goalie Marc-Andre Fleury of the Pittsburgh Penguins look down after a goal by the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2012 in Philadelphia.
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Pittsburgh Penguins all-star Mario Lemieux reaches to hug Philadelphia Flyers Eric Lindros after playing the last game of his NHL career April 26. Lemieux retired from hockey after the Philadelphia Flyers defeated Pittsburgh in an NHL playoff series.
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Pittsburgh Penguins all-star Mario Lemieux reaches to hug Philadelphia Flyers Eric Lindros after playing the last game of his NHL career April 26. Lemieux retired from hockey after the Philadelphia Flyers defeated Pittsburgh in an NHL playoff series.
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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz shoots and scores past a diving attempt by Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov during the second period in Game 2 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Matt Cooke checks Philadelphia Flyers right wing Jaromir Jagr during the first period in Game 3 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia on April 15, 2012.
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Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby skates before playing against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 20, 2012.
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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux and Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen talk on the ice before a face-off against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game 5 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 20, 2012.
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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby chases the puck against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn during the second period in Game 5 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 20, 2012.
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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
Pittsburgh Penguins goalies Brent Johnson and Marc-Andre Fleury react after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 20, 2012.
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Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux celebrates his goal with teammates as Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby skates by during the first period of Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 22, 2012.
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Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Erik Gustafsson celebrates his goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury during the second period of Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 22, 2012.
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Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby shakes hands with Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov after game six of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 22, 2012.
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Philadelphia Flyers celebrates win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 22, 2012.
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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers warms up before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on April 11, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Danny Briere and Scott Hartnell of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrate a powerplay goal in the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 15, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
Danny Briere of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on April 20, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov saves a shot as James Neal of the Pittsburgh Penguins leaps to avoid it in the third period of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins leads the line of his team as they give the traditional handshake to members of the Philadelphia Flyers after the Flyers defeated the Penguins in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2012 in Philadelphia.
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Evgeni Malkin and goalie Marc-Andre Fleury of the Pittsburgh Penguins look down after a goal by the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2012 in Philadelphia.
Flyers vs Penguins playoff history
The Flyers and Penguins have a lengthy and notable playoff history.
This will be the eighth meeting between the cross-state rivals, with the last matchup coming in 2018 when the Penguins defeated the Flyers in six games in the first round.
In 2008 the Pens beat the Flyers in five games in the Eastern Conference Finals before losing the Stanley Cup Final to the Red Wings. The following season, they defeated the Flyers in the conference quarterfinals before winning the Stanley Cup.
The Flyers were victorious in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals in 2012, 2000 and in 1997 when the team lost to the Red Wings in the Cup finals.
The first matchup came during the 1989 Patrick Division Finals, which the Flyers won in seven games.
Flyers playoff history
2018 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals: Penguins defeated Flyers in 6 games
2012 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals: Flyers defeated Penguins in 6 games
2009 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals: Penguins defeated Flyers in 6 games
2008 Eastern Conference Finals: Penguins defeated Flyers in 5 games
2000 Eastern Conference Semifinals: Flyers defeated Penguins in 6 games
1997 Eastern ConferenceQuarterfinals: Flyers defeated Penguins in 5 games
1989 Patrick Division Finals**:** Flyers defeated Penguins in 7 games
