Pens Points: Not Great

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost 5-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3, risking a first-round sweep. They need to win Game 4 to stay in the playoffs.

Key points

Pittsburgh Penguins lost 5-2 to Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3
Penguins need to win Game 4 to avoid a sweep
Sergei Murashov recalled as third goaltender

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PHILADELPHIA , PA - APRIL 22: Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust #17 attempts to step on Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny #11 during game three of the Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburg Penguins on April 22nd, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Needing a win to avoid going down 0-3 in the series, the Pittsburgh Penguins struck first on Wednesday night for their first lead of the series, but three second period goals from the Philadelphia Flyers erased that deficit and the Penguins subsequently came apart at the seams in what turned out to be a 5-2 loss in Game 3 and had the Penguins staring down a possible first round sweep at the hands of their cross-state rival. [Pensburgh] If the Penguins hope to avoid an embarrassing sweep, they will need to win Game 4 which is scheduled for Saturday evening back in Philadelphia.

Q&A

What was the score of the Penguins vs Flyers Game 3?

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 in Game 3.

When is Game 4 of the Penguins vs Flyers series scheduled?

Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday evening back in Philadelphia.

Who was recalled as the third goaltender for the Penguins?

Goaltender Sergei Murashov was recalled from the AHL to serve as the third netminder.