Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on Apr 25, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 4: PIT 1-3 PHI |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 4 |
| Philadelphia Flyers 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 | Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:53 | 1.34 | 2.01 |
| 2nd | Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.19 | 1.36 |
| 3rd | Kris Letang | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 23:18 | 0.18 | 1.32 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:24 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Erik Karlsson | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:03 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 15:40 | PHI | Denver Barkey | Trevor Zegras, Cam York | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 04:27 | PIT | Kris Letang | Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell | 4v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 07:03 | PHI | Travis Konecny | Christian Dvorak, Travis Sanheim | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:03 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Blake Lizotte, Noel Acciari | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.35 | 1.89 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Hits | 36 | 29 |
| Blocks | 15 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:53 | 1.34 | 2.01 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.19 | 1.36 |
| Kris Letang | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:18 | 0.18 | 1.32 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.79 | 0.79 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.01 | 0.76 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.18 | 0.47 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.01 | 0.41 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.26 | 0.38 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.42 | 0.36 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.04 | 0.36 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:16 | 0.03 | 0.33 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.08 | 0.29 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.05 | 0.24 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.50 | 0.21 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:48 | 0.13 | 0.19 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:09 | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:49 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.01 | -0.06 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.35 | 1.23 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:39 | 0.30 | 1.20 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.15 | 0.88 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:09 | 0.46 | 0.52 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:48 | 0.18 | 0.40 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.01 | 0.36 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.05 | 0.23 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:49 | 0.06 | 0.17 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:13 | 0.02 | 0.13 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:45 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:10 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:12 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:50 | 0.08 | -0.33 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:58 | 0.15 | -0.97 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 28 | 30 | 92.6% | -0.11 | W |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 18 | 21 | 85.0% | -0.13 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4–2 on Apr 25, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 1.89 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 4.35 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Sidney Crosby led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.01 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4–2 on Apr 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sidney Crosby led all skaters at 2.01, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 1.89 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.35, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 21 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 27. High-danger chances went 11 to 14.