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The Penguins face the Flyers in Game 1 of the NHL playoffs today. The game is tied 2-2 in their series, and it marks the Penguins' return to the playoffs after a three-game losing streak.
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The first round of the NHL playoffs will see the Battle of Pennsylvania in full force as the Penguins take on the Flyers.
The series between the teams this year is tied, 2-2. Dating back to the first game in 1967, the Flyers hold a 21–20 all-time edge in the playoffs against the Penguins.
The Penguins ended the regular season on a three-game losing streak. Still, the team made the playoffs for the first time since the 2021-22 season. Sidney Crosby missed time due to injury, but still leads the team in points. Meanwhile, Anthony Mantha is the top goal scorer for Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia is back in the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras are two of the top point, assist, and goal scorers on the team.
Here's what you need to know to watch Penguins vs. Flyers, including broadcast information and start times.
The game starts at the scheduled time as per the TV schedule.
You can watch the game live on the designated sports channel broadcasting the NHL playoffs.
The Flyers hold a 21–20 all-time edge in the playoffs against the Penguins.
Key players include Sidney Crosby for the Penguins and Travis Konecny for the Flyers.

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Game 1 in the Penguins vs. Flyers series will air on ESPN, with Sean McDonough on play-by-play and Ray Ferraro providing analysis.
Fans can stream the game live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users, or via the ESPN app or fubo, which also has a free trial.
Penguins vs. Flyers Game 1 is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 18. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Here are the key dates to know for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason.
| 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 |