The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 5 of their playoff series. They will play Game 6 at home in Philadelphia, aiming to eliminate the Penguins.
After failing to sweep in Philadelphia, the Flyers were aiming to eliminate the Penguins in Game 5 at Pittsburgh.
Now the Flyers return home hoping to close out the Penguins in their NHL Stanley Cup playoff first-round series.
Here are all the details of Pittsburgh's 3-2 Game 5 win and how to watch and gets tickets for Game 6 in Philadelphia.
Starting to get nervous? After it was looking like a sweep was in the cards, the Penguins have won two straight against the Flyers to force a Game 6.
Like Game 4 the Flyers fell behind in the first period, this time by a goal from Pittsburgh's Elmer Soderblom.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 27: Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers reacts after a goal scored by the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in Game Five of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 27, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 27: Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers reacts after a goal scored by the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in Game Five of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 27, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
They fell behind 2-0 in the second on a goal from Pittsburgh's Connor Dewar but tied the game on goals by Travis Sanheim and .
Q&A
What was the score of the Flyers vs. Penguins Game 5?
The Pittsburgh Penguins won Game 5 against the Philadelphia Flyers with a score of 3-2.
When is Game 6 of the Flyers vs. Penguins playoff series?
Game 6 of the Flyers vs. Penguins playoff series will be played in Philadelphia, but the exact date is not specified.
Where do the Philadelphia Flyers play their home games?
The Philadelphia Flyers play their home games at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
What are the implications of the Flyers losing Game 5?
The Flyers' loss in Game 5 has allowed the Penguins to force a Game 6, putting pressure on the Flyers to win at home to advance in the playoffs.
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However, the Penguins retook the lead late in the period when a shot by veteran Kris Letang bounced off the boards and ricocheted off Flyers goalie Dan Vladar and into the net.
After a flurry of shots from the Flyers at the end of third, Pittsburgh was able to hold on to the lead and send the series back to Philadelphia for Game 6.
While he didn't score, Sidney Crosby seemed to come alive after a slow start to the series by assisting on two of the goals.
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 on April 20, 2026.
Garnet Hathaway 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 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 on April 20, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Ryan Shea of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Christian Dvorak of the Philadelphia Flyers battle during the second period in Game 3 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 22, 2026 in Philadelphia on April 22.
The Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins battle during the second period in Game 3 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 22, 2026 in Philadelphia on April 22.
Dan Vladar of the Philadelphia Flyers makes a second period save against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 22, 2026 in Philadelphia on April 22.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen celebrates his goal with right wing Porter Martone against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in Game 3 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 22, 2026 in Philadelphia on April 22.
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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: 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 on April 20, 2026.
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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: 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 on April 20, 2026.
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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
Garnet Hathaway 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 on April 20, 2026.
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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
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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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
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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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
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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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
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 go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: 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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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
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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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
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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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
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 on April 20, 2026.
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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
Ryan Shea of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Christian Dvorak of the Philadelphia Flyers battle during the second period in Game 3 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 22, 2026 in Philadelphia on April 22.
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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
The Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins battle during the second period in Game 3 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 22, 2026 in Philadelphia on April 22.
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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
Dan Vladar of the Philadelphia Flyers makes a second period save against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 22, 2026 in Philadelphia on April 22.
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Flyers go for sweep of Penguins in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs: Photos
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen celebrates his goal with right wing Porter Martone against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in Game 3 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 22, 2026 in Philadelphia on April 22.
When do he Flyers play next?
Game 6: April 29, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, TBD (ESPN/NBCSP)
How to watch Flyers Game 6 vs Penguins
When: April 29
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia
Channel: TNT/NBCSP
How to watch Flyers playoff games
The 2026 NHL playoffs will be broadcast on ESPN, TNT and ABC as well as regional network like NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Games can be streamed using ESPN+, Hulu and Max or via live TV services like Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream.
What channel is Flyers game?
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia and TNT
Flyers Game 6 tickets
Flyers playoff tickets are sold out, but are available on third-party sites like Ticketmaster, SeatGeek and StubHub.
Flyers radio station
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic
Philadelphia Flyers schedule
Game 1: Flyers 3, Penguins 2
Game 2: Flyers 3, Penguins 0
Game 3: Flyers 5, Penguins 2
Game 4: Penguins 4, Flyers 2
Game 5: Penguins 3, Flyers 2
Game 6: April 29 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. ET
Game 7, if necessary: May 2 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, TBD
