Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Mar 07, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 07, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 4 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:06 | 0.77 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21:02 | 0.35 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.15 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:00 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Justin Brazeau, Ville Koivunen | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:54 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Trevor Zegras, Cam York | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:38 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Yegor Chinakhov, Bryan Rust | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:46 | PHI | Alex Bump | Nikita Grebenkin | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 05:45 | PIT | Erik Karlsson | Yegor Chinakhov, Rickard Rakell | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 10:03 | PHI | Denver Barkey | Matvei Michkov, Noah Cates | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 15 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.12 | 4.06 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 38.5% | 61.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| Hits | 26 | 19 |
| Blocks | 15 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.15 | 0.90 |
| Alex Bump | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:07 | 0.22 | 0.80 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30:48 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.37 | 0.74 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:19 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.45 | 0.70 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:51 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:36 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28:26 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:47 | 0.28 | -0.05 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:26 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:18 | 0.31 | -0.38 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:06 | 0.77 | 1.44 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21:02 | 0.35 | 1.33 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.22 | 0.75 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:19 | 0.25 | 0.69 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26:12 | 0.12 | 0.65 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:35 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:48 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:04 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:02 | 0.67 | 0.10 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:27 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:55 | 0.12 | -0.20 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:48 | 0.05 | -0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | 0.55 | W |
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 13 | 16 | 80.0% | 4.20 | O |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 on Mar 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.06 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.12 — Pittsburgh Penguins owned the better of the chances but Philadelphia Flyers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Rickard Rakell led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 13 of 16, worth 4.2 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 on Mar 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Rickard Rakell led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.06 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.12, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 15 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 23. High-danger chances went 12 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 20 of 23 (0.55 goals saved above expected); Stuart Skinner stopped 13 of 16 (4.2 goals saved above expected).