The Penguins face the Flyers in Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs today. Fans can watch the game on the designated channel and stream it live.
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Can the Penguins send their first-round series back to Philadelphia with a Game 5 win?
Pittsburgh secured its first victory of the 2026 NHL Playoffs on Saturday, avoiding a sweep against a Flyers squad that outscored the Penguins, 11-4, through the first three games of the series. Sidney Crosby had two points (one goal, one assist) in the 4-2 win, and Arturs Silovs finished with 28 saves in his first postseason start with the Pens.
If the Penguins want to be the first team to overcome a 3-0 deficit since 2014, they will need to carry the momentum from Game 4 into PPG Paints Arena on Monday night.
Here is everything you need to know about Penguins vs. Flyers, including TV and streaming options for Game 5 of the first-round series.
The Penguins vs. Flyers Game 5 starts at the scheduled time mentioned in the TV schedule.
The game will be broadcast on the specific channel listed in the TV schedule.
Fans can live stream the game through the platforms that offer the designated channel.
The Penguins are currently trailing in the series but secured their first win in Game 4.
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Game 5 in the Penguins vs. Flyers series will air on TBS and truTV, with Sean McDonough and Ray Ferraro on the call. Fans can stream the game live on DIRECTV or fubo, which offer a free trial to new users, or via the ESPN app.
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Penguins vs. Flyers Game 5 is scheduled to start Monday at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 18 | Game 1: Flyers 3, Penguins 2 | â | â |
| April 20 | Game 2: Flyers 3, Penguins 0 | â | â |
| April 22 | Game 3: Flyers 5, Penguins 2 | â | â |
| April 25 | Game 4: Penguins 4, Flyers 2 | â | â |
| April 27 | Game 5: Penguins vs. Flyers | 7 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV, fubo, ESPN app |
| April 29 | Game 6*:Â Flyers vs. Penguins | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 7*:Â Penguins vs. Flyers | 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 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 |