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Flyers playoff history vs. Penguins. See past matchups of PA rivals
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The Philadelphia Flyers are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 NHL playoffs, marking their first playoff matchup in about a decade. A look back at their previous encounters reveals a history of intense rivalry.
The Philadelphia Flyers are back in the playoffs, and what better opponent to be greeted with than the hated Pittsburgh Penguins?
It's been about a decade since the Flyers faced off against Sidney Crosby and the Pens. Will this year's first-round matchup rival the heated battles from the past?
Only time will tell, but before the puck is dropped to start the 2026 NHL playoffs, here's a look at previous matchups between the Flyers and Penguins.
Shayne Gostisbehere #53 of the Philadelphia Flyers shakes hands with Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins following Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5.
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.
Jake Guentzel #59 and Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates a first-period goal by Sidney Crosby #87 against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
Jake Guentzel #59 and Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins combine to hit Jakub Voracek #93 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Philadelphia Flyers celebrate a goal by Sean Couturier #14 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at 2:14 of the first period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal by Sidney Crosby #87 at 6:30 of the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers allows a goal by Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5.
Shayne Gostisbehere #53 of the Philadelphia Flyers shakes hands with Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins following Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5.
Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins heads out for warm ups prior to playing against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Zach Aston-Reese #46 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5.
Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5.
Scott Laughton #21 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his second period goal against Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers attempts to get past Jamie Oleksiak #6 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins (r) celebrates his goal at 12:58 of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers and is joined by Sidney Crosby #87 (l) in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores his fouth goal of the game against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins (2nd from left)celebrates his goal at 12:48 of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers and is joined by Sidney Crosby #87 (l) and Kris Letang #58 (r) in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins (l) celebrates his goal at 12:48 of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers and is joined by Sidney Crosby #87 (l) in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins attempts to get past Andrew MacDonald #47 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers steps into Riley Sheahan #15 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his goal at 30 seconds of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
Phil Kessel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins passes to Jake Guentzel #59 for a third period goal against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
Jake Guentzel #59 and Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates a first-period goal by Sidney Crosby #87 against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
Jake Guentzel #59 and Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates a first-period goal by Sidney Crosby #87 against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers pulls the puck out of the net after a goal by Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
The Philadelphia Flyers leave the ice following a 8-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins leaves the ice after scoring four goals in an 8-5 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Philadelphia Flyers gather prior to leaving the ice following a 8-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers allows a goal by Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5.
APRIL 22: Sean Couturier #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his goal at 40 seconds of the second period against Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his goal at 6:30 of the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Brandon Manning #23 of the Philadelphia Flyers and Carter Rowney #37 of the Pittsburgh Penguins battle in the corner during the first period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is tripped up by Andrew MacDonald #47 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jake Guentzel #59 (l) and Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal at 19:06 of the second period against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sean Couturier #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his goal at 40 seconds of the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins (c) celebrates his goal at 12:58 of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers and is joined by Sidney Crosby #87 (l) and Kris Letang #58 (r) in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates a first-period goal by Sidney Crosby #87 against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Jake Guentzel #59 and Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates a first-period goal by Sidney Crosby #87 against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Jake Guentzel #59 and Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates a first-period goal by Sidney Crosby #87 against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Jake Guentzel #59 and Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins combine to hit Jakub Voracek #93 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Philadelphia Flyers celebrate a goal by Sean Couturier #14 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at 2:14 of the first period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal by Sidney Crosby #87 at 6:30 of the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers allows a goal by Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5.
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Shayne Gostisbehere #53 of the Philadelphia Flyers shakes hands with Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins following Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5.
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Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins heads out for warm ups prior to playing against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Zach Aston-Reese #46 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5.
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Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5.
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Scott Laughton #21 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his second period goal against Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers attempts to get past Jamie Oleksiak #6 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins (r) celebrates his goal at 12:58 of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers and is joined by Sidney Crosby #87 (l) in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores his fouth goal of the game against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins (2nd from left)celebrates his goal at 12:48 of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers and is joined by Sidney Crosby #87 (l) and Kris Letang #58 (r) in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins (l) celebrates his goal at 12:48 of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers and is joined by Sidney Crosby #87 (l) in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins attempts to get past Andrew MacDonald #47 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers steps into Riley Sheahan #15 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his goal at 30 seconds of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Phil Kessel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins passes to Jake Guentzel #59 for a third period goal against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Jake Guentzel #59 and Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates a first-period goal by Sidney Crosby #87 against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Jake Guentzel #59 and Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates a first-period goal by Sidney Crosby #87 against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers pulls the puck out of the net after a goal by Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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The Philadelphia Flyers leave the ice following a 8-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins leaves the ice after scoring four goals in an 8-5 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Philadelphia Flyers gather prior to leaving the ice following a 8-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers allows a goal by Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5.
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APRIL 22: Sean Couturier #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his goal at 40 seconds of the second period against Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his goal at 6:30 of the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Brandon Manning #23 of the Philadelphia Flyers and Carter Rowney #37 of the Pittsburgh Penguins battle in the corner during the first period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is tripped up by Andrew MacDonald #47 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Jake Guentzel #59 (l) and Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal at 19:06 of the second period against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Sean Couturier #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his goal at 40 seconds of the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins (c) celebrates his goal at 12:58 of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers and is joined by Sidney Crosby #87 (l) and Kris Letang #58 (r) in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates a first-period goal by Sidney Crosby #87 against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2.
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
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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Flyers playoff history vs Penguins. See past playoff matchups
Q&A
What is the history of Flyers vs. Penguins playoff matchups?
The Flyers and Penguins have a long-standing rivalry with several playoff encounters, including notable games in recent years, such as the 2018 series.
When did the Flyers last play the Penguins in the playoffs?
The Flyers last faced the Penguins in the playoffs during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
What are the key moments from past Flyers and Penguins playoff games?
Key moments include high-scoring games and intense rivalries, with the Penguins defeating the Flyers 8-5 in Game Six of the 2018 series.
How do the Flyers and Penguins compare in playoff success?
Historically, the Penguins have had more playoff success, including multiple Stanley Cup victories, compared to the Flyers' fewer championships.