Penguins vs. Flyers schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series

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For the first time since 2018, the Penguins and Flyers will collide in a best-of-seven series. Pittsburgh secured the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan Division, setting up a heavyweight clash with a Philadelphia squad that won six of its last seven games on the way to a playoff berth.

The Penguins surpassed all expectations in Year 1 under Dan Muse, finishing with 98 points and landing behind only the Hurricanes in the division standings. Pittsburgh rolls into the bracket with a high-octane offense that generated 3.54 goals per game, one of the best marks in the NHL.

On the other side, the Flyers are led by Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras, both of whom tallied more than 60 points this season. Just like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia returns to the postseason under a first-year head coach in Rick Tocchet, who was a member of Pittsburgh's coaching staff when the Pens won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017.

Here is the complete series schedule for Penguins vs. Flyers, including TV and streaming options for playoff games.

Penguins vs. Flyers schedule

DateGameTime (ET)National
April 18 Game 1: Flyers 3, Penguins 2
April 20Game 2: Flyers 3, Penguins 0
April 22Game 3: Penguins vs. Flyers7 p.m.TNT, truTV, DIRECTV
April 25Game 4: Penguins vs. Flyers8 p.m.TBS, truTV, DIRECTV
April 27Game 5*: Flyers vs. PenguinsTBDTBD
April 29Game 6*: Penguins vs. FlyersTBDTBD
May 2Game 7*: Flyers vs. PenguinsTBDTBD

*If necessary

Where to watch Penguins vs. Flyers: TV channels, live streams

Games in the Penguins vs. Flyers series will air on multiple channels. 

Fans can stream every playoff game live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Games on ABC and ESPN networks can also be streamed on the ESPN app or fubo, which also has a free trial. 

NHL Playoffs bracket 2026

Click here for the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket, updated live as series are completed.

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NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026

Here are the key dates to know for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end. 

EventDates
First round beginsApril 18
NHL Draft LotteryMay 4 or 5
NHL Scouting Combine at BuffaloMay 31-June 6
Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary)June 21
NHL Draft at Los AngelesJune 26-27
Free agency beginsJuly 1

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