Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Apr 27, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 2, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 5: PIT 2-3 PHI |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 2 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
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 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20:13 | 0.85 | 1.43 |
| 2nd | Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 23:21 | 0.02 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Alex Bump | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15:29 | 0.12 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:45 | PIT | Elmer Soderblom | Anthony Mantha, Parker Wotherspoon | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:17 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Sidney Crosby, Blake Lizotte | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 03:29 | PHI | Alex Bump | Rasmus Ristolainen, Noah Cates | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:06 | PHI | Travis Sanheim | Rasmus Ristolainen, Travis Konecny | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 17:12 | PIT | Kris Letang | Sidney Crosby, Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.24 | 4.63 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Hits | 42 | 37 |
| Blocks | 16 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:21 | 0.02 | 1.33 |
| Alex Bump | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:29 | 0.12 | 0.95 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:30 | 0.01 | 0.85 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:19 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:32 | 0.08 | 0.54 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:29 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:13 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:53 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:00 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:42 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:17 | 0.24 | -0.15 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:13 | 0.85 | 1.43 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:03 | 0.08 | 0.94 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:14 | 0.32 | 0.90 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:50 | 0.24 | 0.85 |
| Kris Letang | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:40 | 0.18 | 0.80 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:49 | 0.48 | 0.74 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:03 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.17 | 0.30 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:59 | 0.82 | 0.15 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:00 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:49 | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.86 | 0.10 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:09 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:41 | 0.03 | -0.20 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:23 | 0.04 | -0.20 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -1.28 | L |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | -1.00 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 on Apr 27, 2026, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.63 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 1.24 — Pittsburgh Penguins edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Sidney Crosby led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.43 on 2 assists.
Arturs Silovs stopped 18 of 20, worth -1.0 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 on Apr 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 3, 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 1.43, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.63 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 1.24, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 20 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 21. High-danger chances went 13 to 14.