Trending Now - 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Flyers Vs. Penguins Game 1 Dates Set
WHO:
CBS News - The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins are the teams involved in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL.com - Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are key players for the Pittsburgh Penguins, each entering their 16th postseason.
WHAT:
CBS News - The Penguins finished the regular season with a record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 16 overtime losses, totaling 98 points, which is a change from the previously reported record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 15 overtime losses.
CBS News - The Penguins finished the regular season with a record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 16 overtime losses, also totaling 98 points.
CBS News - The Flyers finished the regular season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, and 12 overtime losses, totaling 98 points.
CBS News - The Flyers clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 and their first home playoff series since 2018 on Monday, April 10th, 2026.
CBS News - The Penguins secured their playoff spot the week prior to April 10th, 2026.
NHL.com - The Flyers' playoff appearance in 2026 marks the 41st in franchise history.
NHL.com - The Flyers will host a Stanley Cup Playoff game in Philadelphia for the first time since 2018 on April 22nd, 2026.
CBS News - The Penguins finished the regular season with a record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 16 overtime losses, totaling 98 points, which is a change from the previously reported record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 15 overtime losses.
CBS News - The Flyers' 43 wins are the most since the 2011-12 season, when they were 47-26-9, and their 98 points are their most since 2017-18, when they went 42-26-14 for 98 points.
CBS News - The Flyers clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 and their first home playoff series since 2018.
CBS News - The Flyers' 43 wins are the most since the 2011-12 season, when they were 47-26-9.
CBS News - The Penguins secured their playoff spot for the first time since 2022, bouncing back after three straight seasons of decline, with their point totals falling from 103 in 2021-22 to 91, 88, and then 80 in the following seasons.
CBS News - The Flyers and Penguins will face off in a best-of-seven series in the Eastern Conference first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
CBS News - The Flyers finished the regular season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, and 12 overtime losses, totaling 98 points.
CBS News - The Penguins finished the regular season with a record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 16 overtime losses, also totaling 98 points.
NHL.com - The 2025-26 season features a six-team turnover in the playoffs, the second-highest in NHL history.
NHL.com - Crosby is tied for the fifth-most playoff points in NHL history with 201 points, while Malkin has 180 points, ranking fourth among players born outside of North America.
CBS News - The Penguins finished the regular season with a record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 16 overtime losses, totaling 98 points, which is a change from the previously reported record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 15 overtime losses.
CBS News - The Penguins finished the regular season with a record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 16 overtime losses, also totaling 98 points.
CBS News - The Flyers finished the regular season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, and 12 overtime losses, totaling 98 points.
CBS News - The Flyers clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 and their first home playoff series since 2018 on Monday, April 10th, 2026.
CBS News - The Penguins secured their playoff spot the week prior to April 10th, 2026.
NHL.com - The Flyers' playoff appearance in 2026 marks the 41st in franchise history.
NHL.com - The Flyers will host a Stanley Cup Playoff game in Philadelphia for the first time since 2018 on April 22nd, 2026.
CBS News - The Penguins finished the regular season with a record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 16 overtime losses, totaling 98 points, which is a change from the previously reported record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 15 overtime losses.
CBS News - The Flyers' 43 wins are the most since the 2011-12 season, when they were 47-26-9, and their 98 points are their most since 2017-18, when they went 42-26-14 for 98 points.
CBS News - The Flyers clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 and their first home playoff series since 2018.
CBS News - The Flyers' 43 wins are the most since the 2011-12 season, when they were 47-26-9.
CBS News - The Penguins secured their playoff spot for the first time since 2022, bouncing back after three straight seasons of decline, with their point totals falling from 103 in 2021-22 to 91, 88, and then 80 in the following seasons.
CBS News - The Flyers and Penguins will face off in a best-of-seven series in the Eastern Conference first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
CBS News - The Flyers finished the regular season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, and 12 overtime losses, totaling 98 points.
CBS News - The Penguins finished the regular season with a record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 16 overtime losses, also totaling 98 points.
NHL.com - The 2025-26 season features a six-team turnover in the playoffs, the second-highest in NHL history.
NHL.com - Crosby is tied for the fifth-most playoff points in NHL history with 201 points, while Malkin has 180 points, ranking fourth among players born outside of North America.
WHERE:
CBS News - Game 1 will take place at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
CBS News - Subsequent games will be held at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
CBS News - Game 1 will take place at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
CBS News - Subsequent games will be held at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
WHEN:
CBS News - Game 1 is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 8 p.m. (ESPN/NBCSP).
CBS News - Game 3 of the Flyers vs. Penguins series is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
CBS News - Game 4 is scheduled for Friday, April 25th, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
CBS News - Game 3 of the Flyers vs. Penguins series is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
CBS News - Game 4 is scheduled for Friday, April 25th, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
CBS News - Game 2 of the Flyers vs. Penguins series is scheduled to take place at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, with the exact date and time to be determined.
CBS News - Game 1 is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 8 p.m. (ESPN/NBCSP).
CBS News - The Flyers clinched their playoff berth on Monday, April 10th, 2026.
CBS News - The Penguins secured their playoff spot the week prior to April 10th, 2026.
CBS News - Game 1 is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 8 p.m. (ESPN/NBCSP).
CBS News - Game 3 of the Flyers vs. Penguins series is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
CBS News - Game 4 is scheduled for Friday, April 25th, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
CBS News - Game 3 of the Flyers vs. Penguins series is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
CBS News - Game 4 is scheduled for Friday, April 25th, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
CBS News - Game 2 of the Flyers vs. Penguins series is scheduled to take place at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, with the exact date and time to be determined.
CBS News - Game 1 is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 8 p.m. (ESPN/NBCSP).
CBS News - The Flyers clinched their playoff berth on Monday, April 10th, 2026.
CBS News - The Penguins secured their playoff spot the week prior to April 10th, 2026.
WHY:
CBS News - The Flyers are emerging from a three-year rebuild, while the Penguins' Big Three of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang are attempting one last Stanley Cup run.
CBS News - The Flyers are emerging from a three-year rebuild, while the Penguins' Big Three of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang are attempting one last Stanley Cup run.
CBS News - The Flyers are emerging from a three-year rebuild, while the Penguins are attempting one last Stanley Cup run with their veteran players.
CBS News - The Flyers are emerging from a three-year rebuild, while the Penguins' Big Three of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang are attempting one last Stanley Cup run.
CBS News - The Flyers are emerging from a three-year rebuild, while the Penguins' Big Three of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang are attempting one last Stanley Cup run.
CBS News - The Flyers are emerging from a three-year rebuild, while the Penguins are attempting one last Stanley Cup run with their veteran players.
HOW:
NHL.com - The 2025-26 season features a six-team turnover in the playoffs, the second-highest in NHL history, with Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Utah qualifying after missing the postseason in 2024-25.
NHL.com - The 2025-26 season features a six-team turnover in the playoffs, the second-highest in NHL history, with Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Utah qualifying after missing the postseason in 2024-25.
NHL.com - The playoff turnover is part of a trend where at least five teams have qualified for the playoffs in nine of the last eleven seasons.
NHL.com - The 2025-26 season features a six-team turnover in the playoffs, the second-highest in NHL history, with Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Utah qualifying after missing the postseason in 2024-25.
NHL.com - The 2025-26 season features a six-team turnover in the playoffs, the second-highest in NHL history, with Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Utah qualifying after missing the postseason in 2024-25.
NHL.com - The playoff turnover is part of a trend where at least five teams have qualified for the playoffs in nine of the last eleven seasons.
(UPDATED April 17, 2026 21:11 UTC)
The Flyers finished the regular season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, and 12 overtime losses, totaling 98 points, and clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 on Friday. Meanwhile, the Penguins secured their playoff spot the week prior, wrapping up their season with a record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 16 overtime losses, also totaling 98 points. The two teams will face off in a best-of-seven series starting with Game 1 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Saturday, April 18th, at 8 p.m.
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(UPDATED April 17, 2026 19:18 UTC)
The Flyers clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 and their first home playoff series since 2018 on Friday, finishing the regular season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, and 12 overtime losses, totaling 98 points. Meanwhile, the Penguins secured their playoff spot the week prior, wrapping up their regular season with a record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 16 overtime losses, also totaling 98 points. Game 1 of the Flyers versus Penguins series is set for April 18th, at 8 p.m., and this season marks a significant shift in the playoffs, with six teams returning after missing the postseason last year.
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(UPDATED April 17, 2026 17:14 UTC)
Game 3 of the Flyers versus Penguins series is set for April 22nd, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, marking the Flyers' 41st playoff appearance in franchise history. This matchup will also see the Flyers host a Stanley Cup Playoff game in Philadelphia for the first time since 2018. Following that, Game 4 is scheduled for April 25th, at the same venue.
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(UPDATED April 17, 2026 13:21 UTC)
The Penguins wrapped up their regular season with a record of 41 wins, 25 losses, and 16 overtime losses, totaling 98 points, a slight adjustment from the previously reported record. Meanwhile, the Flyers achieved 43 wins, their highest total since the 2011-12 season, and also matched their best points total since 2017-18 with 98 points. Game 2 of the Flyers versus Penguins series is set to take place at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, with the specific date and time yet to be announced.
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(UPDATED April 17, 2026 07:20 UTC)
The Flyers have clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 and will host a playoff series for the first time since 2018, marking a significant turnaround with 43 wins, their highest total since the 2011-12 season. Meanwhile, the Penguins have secured their playoff spot for the first time since 2022, bouncing back after three seasons of decline, as their veteran stars aim for one last Stanley Cup run. This season has seen a remarkable six-team turnover in the playoffs, the second-highest in NHL history, with teams like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh returning after missing the postseason last year.
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(UPDATED April 17, 2026 04:06 UTC)
In an exciting matchup for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Philadelphia Flyers will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a best-of-seven series, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Both teams finished the regular season with 98 points, as the Flyers recorded 43 wins, 27 losses, and 12 overtime losses, while the Penguins had 41 wins, 25 losses, and 16 overtime losses. Key players Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are entering their 16th postseason, with Crosby tied for the fifth-most playoff points in NHL history, as the Penguins aim for one last Stanley Cup run following a three-year rebuild for the Flyers.