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Penguins look to ride momentum, stave off elimination in Game 6

The momentum in the first-round playoff series between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins has officially shifted to the west. The Penguins have won two straight games with their season on the line and will look to continue their rally against their intrastate rivals Wednesday when they skate with the Flyers in a pivotal Game 6.

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Penguins’ discipline has been a key factor to swing series

For a minute there, it appeared as though we were going to get three sweeps in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes,

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Playing with lead has given Penguins more confidence

The Pittsburgh Penguins may be on the brink of elimination, but pulling the series to Game 6 after a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Penguins Still Have Improvements to Make to Complete Comeback Against Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2022-23 with home ice advantage in their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Kris Letang News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Penguins star Kris Letang’s reaction to wacky Game 5 winner vs. Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination Monday night with a 3-2 win versus the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

Stuart Skinner Done With Penguins? NHL Future in Question?

At this point, there is no reason for the Pittsburgh Penguins not to ride the hot hand of Arturs Silovs the rest of the series against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Sidney Crosby News / Trade Talk Sports / April 28

Vintage Sidney Crosby Keeps Penguins Alive in Battle of Pennsylvania

The Battle of Pennsylvania has all of a sudden become a lot more interesting. After being outmatched throughout the first three games of the series and on the brink of being swept, Sidney Crosby led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Game 4 win in Philadelphia, instilling some hope that a comeback was possible.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

3 Takeaways From the Penguins’ Game 5 Win vs. Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins refused to go down without a fight. Facing elimination on home ice and staring at a 3-1 series deficit, the Penguins delivered a season-saving 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5.

Bryan Rust News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Bryan Rust gets real on Penguins’ comeback push vs. Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins took care of business in Game 5 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The Penguins took a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers to force a Game 6 and stave off elimination one more game.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28

Flyers' Dan Vladar discusses giving up brutal goal in loss to Penguins

Vladar would like to have back what became the game-winning goal in Game 5.

Penguins avoid elimination, serious Sidney Crosby injury in milestone Game 5 win over Flyers

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Sidney Crosby toasts Penguins for handling playoff adversity vs. Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins kept their season alive on Monday night by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 at PPG Paints Arena to force Game 6.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Penguins’ back against the wall in Game 5? Dan Muse knew he could call on Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Penguins kept their season alive with a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 on Monday night at PPG Paints Arena, pulling the series back to 3-2 despite facing elimination in a matchup where home teams up 3-2 in a series have historically gone on to win only 22% of the time.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / ESPN / April 27

Penguins edge Flyers, avoid elimination again

Connor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination for the second time in 48 hours with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia in Game 5 of their first-round series Monday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 27

Penguins extend series again with 3-2 win over Flyers in Game 5

Kris Letang's fluky go-ahead goal late in the second period proved to be the difference as the Pittsburgh Penguins posted a 3-2 home victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28

Penguins avoid elimination, Sidney Crosby injury in Game 5 win

Penguins avoid elimination, serious Sidney Crosby injury in milestone Game 5 win over Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins aren't going quietly.

Knights pull level with Mammoth on Shea Theodore's OT goal

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has reason to be furious with teammates

Bruins’ Zadorov fined for cross-checking Sabres’ Dahlin

Sabres could capture first series win since 2007

Will first-round sweep be the end of Brady Tkachuk's Senators tenure?

Senators GM Stave Staios discusses Tkachuk trade rumors

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26

Assessing Egor Chinakhov’s Next Contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins and forward Egor Chinakhov are in the honeymoon stage of their relationship, basking in the early success of a late-December trade that brought Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Steel City.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 26

Penguins look to stave off elimination again vs. Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins finally earned a win in their first-round series with the Philadelphia Flyers, but they don't have much time to celebrate. The Penguins' season is on the line again Monday when they host the Flyers in Game 5.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

3 Takeaways From Flyers’ Game 4 Loss vs. Penguins

As rain fell outside Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday night, a giant cloud hung over the Pittsburgh Penguins’ dressing room. This may be an unexpected playoff run for the Penguins, but the consequences of it ending—especially so soon—are real.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25

Goalie switch helps Penguins fight off elimination vs. Flyers

Goalie Stuart Skinner was not the reason the Pittsburgh Penguins entered Saturday's Game 4 against the Philadelphia Flyers facing a 3-0 series deficit.

Will first-round sweep be the end of Brady Tkachuk's Senators tenure?

Report: Maple Leafs rule out GM candidate, two finalists remain

Analyst explains what Maple Leafs must do first before next season

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Penguins Announce Goalie Decision Before Must-Win Game 4 vs. Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with no margin for error after dropping the first three games of their opening-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Arturs Silovs News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Penguins’ Arturs Silovs to start Game 4 against Flyers

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse confirmed to reporters on Saturday that he would be making a switch between the pipes ahead of a win-or-go-home Game 4 on Saturday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Evgeni Malkin News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Evgeni Malkin Makes Admission on His Penguins Future Before Game 4

The Pittsburgh Penguins are facing elimination in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the up-and-coming Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24

Penguins’ Reality Check: Series with Flyers Exposing Regular-Season Illusion

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers is beginning to reveal a harsher truth than their regular-season record suggested—the Penguins just aren’t as good as this past season led us to believe.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Stadium Rant / April 22

5 Ways The Penguins Can Flip The Script In Philadelphia

The Pittsburgh Penguins are officially in trouble. What started as a hopeful playoff run has now spiraled into a two-game deficit heading to Philadelphia.

Mathew Dumba News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Penguins Place Matt Dumba On Unconditional Waivers

The Penguins placed defenseman Mathew Dumba on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purposes of terminating his contract, per PuckPedia. Since Pittsburgh’s regular season schedule has concluded, the pending unrestricted free agent won’t miss out on any pay.