Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Apr 20, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 2: PIT 0-2 PHI |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 0 |
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 | Garnet Hathaway | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:15 | — | 1.69 |
| 2nd | Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:57 | — | 0.94 |
| 3rd | Porter Martone | R | 1 | 0 | 6 | 14:27 | — | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 13:39 | PHI | Porter Martone | Travis Konecny, Christian Dvorak | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 17:43 | PHI | Garnet Hathaway | Owen Tippett | 5v4 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 17:55 | PHI | Luke Glendening | Sean Couturier, Garnet Hathaway | 6v5 | 3–0 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.31 | 2.19 |
| High-danger shots | 0 | 0 |
| Corsi % | 33.6% | 66.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 56.5% | 43.5% |
| Hits | 48 | 32 |
| Blocks | 23 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11:15 | — | 1.69 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:57 | — | 0.94 |
| Porter Martone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 14:27 | — | 0.80 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:09 | — | 0.79 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:56 | — | 0.75 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:05 | — | 0.69 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:30 | — | 0.69 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:21 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:26 | — | 0.20 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | — | 0.15 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:32 | — | 0.05 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:23 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:05 | — | -0.05 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:49 | — | -0.70 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:34 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:39 | — | 0.20 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:51 | — | 0.20 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:18 | — | 0.15 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:13 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:47 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | — | 0.10 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:47 | — | 0.05 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:28 | — | 0.00 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:48 | — | -0.05 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:00 | — | -0.05 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:20 | — | -0.10 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:14 | — | -0.10 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:29 | — | -0.25 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:41 | — | -0.60 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:40 | 0.00 | -0.80 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:43 | — | -0.90 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 27 | 27 | 100.0% | 2.28 | W |
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | -0.38 | L |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–0 on Apr 20, 2026.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.19 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 2.31 — the run of play matched the result, with Philadelphia Flyers earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Garnet Hathaway led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.69 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Dan Vladar stopped 27 of 27, worth 2.28 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–0 on Apr 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Garnet Hathaway led all skaters at 1.69, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.19 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.31, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 24 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 27. High-danger chances went 0 to 0.