Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Apr 18, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 1: PIT 0-1 PHI |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 2 |
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 | Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 25:00 | 0.00 | 1.92 |
| 2nd | Travis Sanheim | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.17 | 1.85 |
| 3rd | Jamie Drysdale | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.10 | 1.10 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 09:19 | PHI | Jamie Drysdale | Trevor Zegras, Denver Barkey | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 15:51 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Tommy Novak, Rickard Rakell | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 10:00 | PHI | Travis Sanheim | Rasmus Ristolainen, Christian Dvorak | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 17:23 | PHI | Porter Martone | Travis Konecny, Rasmus Ristolainen | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 18:59 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Evgeni Malkin, Erik Karlsson | 5v4 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.18 | 1.74 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 40.8% | 59.2% |
| Hits | 40 | 41 |
| Blocks | 14 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 25:00 | 0.00 | 1.92 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.17 | 1.85 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.10 | 1.10 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.13 | 0.98 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:31 | 0.12 | 0.94 |
| Porter Martone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.10 | 0.84 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.49 | 0.76 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.43 | 0.70 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.22 | 0.69 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.20 | 0.68 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:37 | 0.46 | 0.64 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.01 | 0.40 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:02 | 0.61 | 0.29 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:30 | 0.11 | 0.23 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:39 | 0.01 | -0.09 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.08 | 0.92 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.06 | 0.77 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:55 | 0.26 | 0.63 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:22 | 0.06 | 0.48 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.03 | 0.29 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:25 | 0.50 | 0.27 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:16 | 0.03 | 0.26 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:21 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:36 | 0.15 | 0.09 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:35 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.03 | -0.11 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:20 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:38 | 0.37 | -0.16 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:38 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:43 | 0.13 | -0.53 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.02 | -0.69 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:34 | 0.00 | -0.78 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | -0.25 | W |
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -0.83 | L |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Apr 18, 2026, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 1.74 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.18 — Philadelphia Flyers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Rasmus Ristolainen led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.92 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Apr 18, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Rasmus Ristolainen led all skaters at 1.92, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 1.74 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.18, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 20 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 18. High-danger chances went 8 to 12.