Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on Apr 22, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Philadelphia Flyers 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 3: PIT 0-3 PHI |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 2 |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 5 |
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 | Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | 1.84 |
| 2nd | Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:37 | 0.79 | 1.81 |
| 3rd | Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 2 | 4 | 18:05 | 0.16 | 1.59 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:18 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Bryan Rust, Sidney Crosby | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 05:18 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Jamie Drysdale, Porter Martone | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 09:06 | PHI | Rasmus Ristolainen | Noah Juulsen, Sean Couturier | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 11:18 | PHI | Nick Seeler | Noah Juulsen, Sean Couturier | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 09:39 | PIT | Erik Karlsson | Rickard Rakell, Tommy Novak | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 12:30 | PHI | Noah Cates | Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 18:48 | PHI | Owen Tippett | — | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.41 | 3.14 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Hits | 27 | 44 |
| Blocks | 13 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:59 | 0.01 | 1.15 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:08 | 0.01 | 1.07 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:07 | 0.28 | 1.02 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:24 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:25 | 0.30 | 0.77 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:34 | 0.23 | 0.51 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:00 | 0.14 | 0.40 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:06 | 0.80 | 0.25 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:37 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:27 | 0.18 | 0.03 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 28:59 | 0.10 | 0.03 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:58 | 0.15 | 0.02 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:37 | 0.01 | -0.37 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.12 | -0.68 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.00 | -0.86 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:33 | 0.00 | -0.95 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | 1.84 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:37 | 0.79 | 1.81 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18:05 | 0.16 | 1.59 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.07 | 1.34 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:01 | 0.02 | 1.32 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:33 | 0.11 | 1.27 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.13 | 1.04 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:02 | 0.03 | 0.83 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| Noah Cates | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:08 | 0.53 | 0.76 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.13 | 0.64 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.73 | 0.63 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.22 | 0.59 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:08 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:08 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:46 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:29 | 0.14 | -0.79 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -1.58 | L |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 27 | 29 | 93.3% | 0.41 | W |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–2 on Apr 22, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.14 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.41 — the run of play matched the result, with Philadelphia Flyers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Noah Juulsen led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.84 on 2 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–2 on Apr 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Noah Juulsen led all skaters at 1.84, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.14 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.41, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 30 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 29. High-danger chances went 10 to 11.