Penguins vs. Flyers Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 1 of NHL Playoffs Series originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Battle of Pennsylvania will take center stage in the first round of the 2026 NHL Playoffs, reigniting one of the most physical rivalries in professional sports.

This latest series will mark the eighth postseason meeting between the Penguins and Flyers with Philadelphia holding a slight 4–3 edge.For a veteran Pittsburgh core led by Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson, this return to the playoffs is a prime opportunity to prove the Pens' championship window remains wide open. Under first-year head coach Dan Muse, the Penguins had an elite offense that averaged 3.54 goals per game in the regular season.The Flyers enter this matchup after snapping their own playoff drought under first-year head coach Rick Tocchet. Philadelphia's attack is spearheaded by Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras, both of whom crossed the 65-point threshold this season to lead a resurgent offense.Now, both teams will look to begin their quest for the Stanley Cup with a statement win at PPG Paints Arena.Follow along right here for live updates, highlights and analysis throughout Game 1 between the Penguins and Flyers.Penguins vs.

Flyers score123FFlyers0123Penguins0101Penguins vs. Flyers live updates, highlights from Game 1Flyers 3, Penguins 110:46 p.m. GOAL: Philadelphia has taken a two-goal lead.It's Porter Martone, who made his NHL debut late in the regular season.

Here, he holds a puck at the right circle and blasts it past Skinner's left shoulder.PORTAH MAHTONE TO PUT PHILLY UP BY 2 LATE!!!! 🔥🚨The poise by a 19 year old here... 🤯 pic.twitter.com/QR9bbAOQiq— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 19, 2026In his first career playoff game, he has his first career playoff goal. It might be the dagger, with the Penguins trailing 3-1.10:41 p.m.: Time is running out for Pittsburgh, who trails 2-1 with 6:20 left in the final period. The Penguins have only two shots in the final frame, but will need to be on the front foot to get back into the game.Flyers 2, Penguins 110:33 p.m.

GOAL: Travis Sanheim is one of three Philadelphia players remaining on the roster from these teams' last playoff meeting, and now he breaks the deadlock.The Flyers minute-leader walks in from right to left, faking a few defenders then ripping it past Skinner. It gives the Flyers the lead for the second time tonight.SANHEIM WITH A BEAUTY OF A MOVE AND THEN RIPS IT HOME!!!😳🚨 pic.twitter.com/YHP7ZDFQjx— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 19, 2026The goal came at exactly 10:00; the Flyers strike first in the third, and we have half of the period remaining.10:32 p.m.: The Flyers have had a few breakaway-like plays in this game, but Skinner has saved every one.

Now, it's Denver Barkey who walks in, but Skinner pads it away.10:26 p.m.: The Penguins have killed another Flyers power play, and we're back at even strength with 14:00 remaining.Both teams have played conservative to start off the period, unlike the start of the second when the game was high paced. Expect every loose puck to be battled for, every hit to be harder and every shot to be met with a gasp of the crowd.It's playoff hockey, the Battle of Pennsylvania, a tie game in the third. This is what hockey fans live for.10:22 p.m.: Now, the Flyers are heading back to the power play.

It's Mantha again, who goes to the box for the second time tonight for a high-sticking penalty.Philadelphia is 0-for-2 on the man advantage so far.10:21 p.m.: Elmer Söderblom has a prime chance, walking in from the right side of the ice right to the front of Vladar; he gets a shot off and the Flyers goaltender makes the save, sprawling to cover up the rebound.10:17 p.m.: The third period has started in Pittsburgh, with the Penguins and Flyers locked into a 1-1 score.Philadelphia starts the period on a power play, with just under a minute remaining on the man advantage.End of the second period: Flyers 1, Penguins 19:59 p.m.: We'll head to the third period with the game tied.Both teams found the net in the second, first it was the Flyers with Drysdale followed up by Malkin on the other end. Now, the teams head to the final period with the score 1-1.The Battle of Pennsylvania has lived up to the bargain so far.

Let's see who takes the upper hand in the third period of Game 1.9:55 p.m.: Ever since the Flyers goal, the Penguins have been the better team in the period, controlling time in the zone and getting more shots on goal.With 1:12 left, there's a penalty on Anthony Mantha, who goes to the box for cross checking. It sends Philadelphia to the power play for the second time tonight.Flyers 1, Penguins 19:49 p.m. GOAL: Pittsburgh has evened it up, and the first postseason goal since 2022 for the Penguins comes from the three-time Stanley Cup winner Evgeni Malkin.GENNNNNNNOOOOO MALKIN AND WE HAVE A TIED GAME!!! 🔥🚨 pic.twitter.