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 | Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.19 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:53 | 1.34 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.79 | 1.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.19 | 1.59 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:53 | 1.34 | 1.54 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.79 | 1.00 |
| Kris Letang | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:18 | 0.18 | 0.85 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.18 | 0.84 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.08 | 0.54 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:48 | 0.13 | 0.34 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:49 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:16 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.50 | 0.20 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.42 | 0.15 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:09 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.35 | 0.95 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:09 | 0.46 | 0.75 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:12 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:39 | 0.30 | 0.69 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:13 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:10 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:48 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:58 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:49 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:45 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:50 | 0.08 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 28 | 30 | 92.6% | -0.17 | W |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 18 | 21 | 85.0% | -1.64 | 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.
Rickard Rakell led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 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 — Rickard Rakell led all skaters at 1.59, on 1G, 1A and 1 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.