Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on Sep 30, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 7, Philadelphia Flyers 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 7 |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 0 |
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 | Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21:02 | 0.23 | 3.56 |
| 2nd | Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:31 | 0.21 | 3.36 |
| 3rd | Filip Hallander | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10:55 | 0.81 | 3.11 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:26 | PIT | Nicholas Robertson | Kris Letang, Sidney Crosby | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:44 | PIT | Ville Koivunen | Samuel Girard, Kaedan Korczak | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 05:03 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Hendrix Lapierre, Tommy Novak | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 07:26 | PIT | Hendrix Lapierre | Filip Hallander, Declan Carlile | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 10:23 | PIT | Filip Hallander | Kaedan Korczak, Samuel Girard | 5v5 | 5–0 |
| 3rd 11:52 | PIT | Nicholas Robertson | Filip Hallander | 5v4 | 6–0 |
| 3rd 16:37 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell | 4v5 | 7–0 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 38 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.41 | 1.70 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 37.9% | 62.1% |
| Hits | 23 | 28 |
| Blocks | 11 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:02 | 0.23 | 3.56 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:31 | 0.21 | 3.36 |
| Filip Hallander | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10:55 | 0.81 | 3.11 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:02 | 0.12 | 2.90 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15:02 | 0.39 | 2.38 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.24 | 1.89 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.15 | 1.81 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.46 | 1.70 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:58 | 0.23 | 1.69 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:59 | 0.17 | 1.67 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:50 | 0.26 | 1.64 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:44 | 0.20 | 1.51 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:39 | 0.34 | 1.26 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:42 | 0.00 | 1.15 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.00 | 1.08 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.10 | 0.54 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 0.46 | 0.49 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.06 | 0.46 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:20 | 0.29 | -0.02 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:11 | 0.19 | -0.25 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:04 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.15 | -0.34 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.05 | -0.47 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.22 | -0.52 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.04 | -0.92 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.11 | -0.99 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:40 | 0.04 | -1.05 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:58 | 0.34 | -1.11 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:08 | 0.04 | -1.24 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:47 | 0.20 | -1.28 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:54 | 0.00 | -1.31 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.00 | -1.31 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:05 | 0.00 | -1.32 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.00 | -1.39 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:15 | 0.05 | -1.68 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 19 | 19 | 100.0% | 1.70 | W |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 31 | 38 | 81.6% | -2.72 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 7–0 on Sep 30, 2026, a decisive 7-goal win.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 1.7 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 4.41 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Samuel Girard led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.56 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 19 of 19, worth 1.7 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7–0 on Sep 30, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 7, Philadelphia Flyers 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Samuel Girard led all skaters at 3.56, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 1.7 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.41, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 38 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 19. High-danger chances went 26 to 11.