The Philadelphia Flyers won their first home playoff game in nearly a decade, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins to take a 3-0 lead in their NHL Stanley Cup playoff series.
Key points
Flyers win first home playoff game in nearly a decade
Flyers lead Penguins 3-0 in playoff series
Porter Martone scored during Game 3
Game played at PPG PAINTS Arena in Pittsburgh
Philadelphia FlyersPittsburgh PenguinsNHL Stanley Cup playoffs
Talk about a welcome back home.
In its first home-playoff game in nearly a decade, the Philadelphia Flyers dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins to take a commanding 3-0 lead in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series matchup.
Here's how the Flyers put their cross-state rivals on the edge of elimination.
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.
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.
Q&A
How did the Philadelphia Flyers perform in their first home playoff game since 2016?
The Flyers dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins, securing a decisive win and taking a commanding 3-0 series lead.
What was the significance of the Flyers' Game 3 win against the Penguins?
The win marked the Flyers' first home playoff game victory in nearly a decade and put the Penguins on the brink of elimination.
Who scored for the Flyers in Game 3 against the Penguins?
Porter Martone scored for the Flyers during the second period of the game.
What is the current status of the Flyers vs. Penguins playoff series?
The Flyers lead the series 3-0, putting them in a strong position to advance to the next round.
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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.
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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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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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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Flyers vs Penguins 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in 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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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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Flyers vs Penguins 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in 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 vs Penguins 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in 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 vs Penguins 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in 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, Pennsylvania on April 20, 2026.
Did the Flyers win?
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen celebrates his goal with right wing Porter Martone (94) 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
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen celebrates his goal with right wing Porter Martone (94) 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
After the rough first period, it was all Flyers in a 5-2 win over the Penguins in Game 3 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on April 22.
Down 1-0 in the second, Flyers winger Trevor Zegras tied the game with a powerplay goal assisted by Porter Martone and Jamie Drysdale.
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.
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.
The Penguins closed the gap in the third with a powerplay goal from defenseman Erik Karlsson.
However, Noah Cates buried home a powerplay goal later in the period to put Philly up 4-2.
Owen Tippett capped it off with an empty-net goal with just over a minute left.
In all, four Flyers scored their first career playoff goals in the game.
Teams are 209-4 all-time in NHL playoff history when going up 3-0 in a series, excluding play in the COVID bubble in 2020.
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.
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.
With the Flyers trailing 1-0 following an Evgeni Malkin first-period powerplay goal, Travis Konecny lit a spark for the Flyers when he started a scrum with Pittsburgh's Bryan Rust in front of the Penguins net.
Ryan Shea of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Christian Dvorak of the Philadelphia Flyers battle during the second period in Game 3 the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 22, 2026 in Philadelphia on April 22.
Ryan Shea of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Christian Dvorak of the Philadelphia Flyers battle during the second period in Game 3 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.
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.
It started a near brawl between the two teams and eventually led to standing room only in the penalty boxes with 11 penalties being handed out. Rust received a double minor for roughing, leading to a Flyers' power play.
Penguins center Sidney Crosby certainly isn't a fan favorite in Philadelphia, and he didn't do anything to change those feelings in Game 3.
Near the end of the first period, Crosby was lining up for a faceoff when Philadelphia's Garnet Hathaway caught him in the face with a high stick. Crosby dropped to the ice.
Hathaway made the diving gesture and yelled at Crosby before being led to the penalty box as fans booed. On-ice officials consulted and the Penguins star was eventually called for embellishment.
The fans' boos turned to cheers.
When do the Flyers play next?
Game 3: April 25, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, 7 p.m. (ESPN/NBCSP)
What channel is Flyers game on?
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
Flyers radio station
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic
Flyers vs Penguins Stanley Cup playoff schedule
Game 1: Flyers 3, Penguins 2
Game 2: Flyers 3, Penguins 0
Game 3: Flyers 5, Penguins 2
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
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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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
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 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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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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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
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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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
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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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
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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Flyers vs. Penguins in the Stanley Cup playoffs through the years
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
