Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on Apr 29, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 0, Philadelphia Flyers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 6: PIT 2-4 PHI |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 0 |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 1 |
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 Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.24 | 0.89 |
| 2nd | Cam York | D | 1 | 0 | 5 | 28:34 | 0.16 | 0.65 |
| 3rd | Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.62 | 0.64 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OT 17:32 | PHI | Cam York | Matvei Michkov, Noah Cates | 5v5 | 0–1 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 42 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.82 | 3.67 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 60.3% | 39.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Hits | 26 | 45 |
| Blocks | 15 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29:54 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.31 | 0.20 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.41 | 0.15 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30:46 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:10 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:48 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:39 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:17 | 0.98 | 0.05 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:42 | 0.71 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:04 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.66 | 0.05 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:22 | 0.47 | 0.00 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:09 | 0.24 | -0.05 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:39 | 0.65 | -0.05 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:46 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20:17 | 0.39 | -0.05 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 36:22 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.24 | 0.89 |
| Cam York | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 28:34 | 0.16 | 0.65 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.62 | 0.64 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:33 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:28 | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:48 | 0.50 | 0.15 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:18 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:59 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30:12 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:35 | 0.54 | 0.05 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:03 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31:20 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29:59 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:09 | 0.64 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 0.61 | L |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 42 | 42 | 100.0% | 2.64 | W |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 1–0 on Apr 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.67 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 5.82 — Pittsburgh Penguins owned the better of the chances but Philadelphia Flyers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Noah Cates led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.89 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Dan Vladar stopped 42 of 42, worth 2.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1–0 on Apr 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 1, Pittsburgh Penguins 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Noah Cates led all skaters at 0.89, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.67 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 5.82, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 42 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 32. High-danger chances went 13 to 14.