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The Penguins and Flyers will face off in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2018. Pittsburgh secured the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan Division, while Philadelphia enters the playoffs after winning six of its last seven games.
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For the first time since 2018, the Penguins and Flyers will collide in a best-of-seven series. Pittsburgh secured the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan Division, setting up a heavyweight clash with a Philadelphia squad that won six of its last seven games on the way to a playoff berth.
The Penguins surpassed all expectations in Year 1 under Dan Muse, finishing with 98 points and landing behind only the Hurricanes in the division standings. Pittsburgh rolls into the bracket with a high-octane offense that generated 3.54 goals per game, one of the best marks in the NHL.
On the other side, the Flyers are led by Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras, both of whom tallied more than 60 points this season. Just like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia returns to the postseason under a first-year head coach in Rick Tocchet, who was a member of Pittsburgh's coaching staff when the Pens won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017.
Here is the complete series schedule for Penguins vs. Flyers, including TV and streaming options for playoff games.
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The complete series schedule for the Penguins vs. Flyers includes specific dates and times for each game, which can be found in the detailed schedule.
The Penguins vs. Flyers playoff games will be available on various TV channels, with specific channels listed in the series schedule.
Key players include Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras for the Flyers, and the Penguins' high-octane offense led by their top scorers.
This matchup is significant as it marks the first playoff meeting between the two teams since 2018, highlighting a historic rivalry in the NHL.

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| Time (ET) |
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| National |
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| April 18 | Game 1: Flyers vs. Penguins | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| April 20 | Game 2: Flyers vs. Penguins | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo, DIRECTV |
| April 22 | Game 3: Penguins vs. Flyers | 7 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| April 25 | Game 4: Penguins vs. Flyers | 8 p.m. | TBS, truTV, DIRECTV |
| April 27 | Game 5*: Flyers vs. Penguins | TBD | TBD |
| April 29 | Game 6*: Penguins vs. Flyers | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 7*: Flyers vs. Penguins | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
Games in the Penguins vs. Flyers series will air on multiple channels.
Fans can stream every playoff game live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Games on ABC and ESPN networks can also be streamed on the ESPN app or fubo, which also has a free trial.
Click here for the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket, updated live as series are completed.
NHL playoffs bracket 2026
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Here are the key dates to know for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 18 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 4 or 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | May 31-June 6 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 21 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 26-27 |
| Free agency begins | July 1 |