Trending Now - Penguins and Flyers Gear up for Crucial Game 2 in Playoffs

WHO:

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Noah Juulsen entered the lineup for Emil Andrae, who missed the game due to an upper-body injury.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Travis Konecny stated, "There are not a lot of guys that can come in and make the impact that he has."

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Noah Andrae missed the game due to an upper-body injury and is considered day to day.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Rick Tocchet is the head coach of the Flyers.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Owen Tippett is a player for the Flyers.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Travis Konecny is a player for the Flyers.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Christian Dvorak is a player for the Flyers.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Noah Cates is a player for the Flyers.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Noah Juulsen entered the lineup for the Flyers.

NHL.com - The Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Ilya Solovyov, Jack St. Ivany, Stuart Skinner, Mark Madden.

WHAT:

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers' victory in Game 2 marked their first playoff wins on the road since 2012.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers' penalty kill was perfect, going 5 for 5 during Game 2.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers have now won 20 of their last 27 games, allowing just 2.26 goals per game during that span.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers' victory in Game 2 marked their first playoff wins on the road since 2012.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers' penalty kill was perfect, going 5 for 5 during Game 2.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers won Game 2 against the Penguins with a score of 3-0 on April 20th, 2026.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Porter Martone scored his second goal in two career playoff games for the Flyers.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Garnet Hathaway scored a shorthanded goal for the Flyers.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Luke Glendening scored an empty-net goal for the Flyers.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers' penalty kill went a perfect 5 for 5 during Game 2.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers have won 20 of their last 27 games, allowing just 2.26 goals per game during that span.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Porter Martone scored his second goal in two career playoff games for the Flyers.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Garnet Hathaway scored a shorthanded goal for the Flyers, contributing to their 3-0 victory.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers' penalty kill went a perfect 5 for 5 during the Game 2 victory.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers have now won 20 of their last 27 games, allowing just 2.26 goals per game during that span.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers will play their first playoff game on home ice since 2018 in Game 3 on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers blanked the Penguins 3-0 on Monday, April 20th, 2026, taking a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round matchup.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Dan Vladar recorded his first shutout with the Flyers, stopping all 27 shots he faced during the game.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers won the opening two games of a playoff series for the first time since 2012.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers have won 20 of their last 27 games, allowing just 2.26 goals per game during that span.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Luke Glendening scored an empty-net goal to secure the victory for the Flyers.

TribLIVE.com - The Penguins managed only two power play attempts during their Game 1 loss, failing to score on both.

TribLIVE.com - Goalie Stuart Skinner faced multiple breakaways and odd-man rushes during the final 40 minutes of Game 1.

TribLIVE.com - Mark Madden stated, “I want to blame what happened Saturday night on the players, because I refuse to look at Dan Muse in his first playoff game to decline to adjust when something wasn’t working.”

TribLIVE.com - Madden criticized Elmer Soderblom for trying to play hero ball every time he got the puck during Game 1.

TribLIVE.com - Madden noted that Skinner played well but did not "steal a game," which he criticized as a recurring issue with Penguins goaltending.

NHL.com - The Penguins have advanced to at least the Conference Final in five of their 16 playoff runs with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in the lineup.

NHL.com - Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is one victory away from joining the list of active players with 100 postseason wins, while Evgeni Malkin is four victories away with 96 playoff wins.

NHL.com - The Penguins have two players on their postseason roster, Ilya Solovyov and Jack St. Ivany, who are looking to make their NHL playoff debut.

NHL.com - Sidney Crosby is two victories away from becoming the fourth active player to record 100 postseason wins, joining Corey Perry (135), Ryan McDonagh (105), and Brad Marchand (100).

NHL.com - The Penguins and Flyers previously played the longest contest in the NHL’s modern era when Philadelphia’s Keith Primeau scored the winner at 12:01 of the fifth overtime in Game 4 of the 2000 Conference Semifinals.

NHL.com - The Penguins lost Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Flyers with a score of 3-2.

TribLIVE.com - The Penguins managed only 17 shots on goal during the Game 1 loss.

NHL.com - Sidney Crosby is two victories away from achieving 100 postseason wins.

NHL.com - The Penguins are 23-14 all-time in Game 2 after losing in Game 1.

WHERE:

TribLIVE.com - The Game 1 loss occurred at PPG Paints Arena.

WHEN:

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers will play Game 3 on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers will play their first playoff game on home ice since 2018 in Game 3 on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers' Game 2 victory occurred on Monday, April 20th, 2026.

TribLIVE.com - The Penguins lost Game 1 on Saturday, April 16th, 2026.

NHL.com - The Penguins have advanced to at least the second round of the playoffs eight times in their 16 playoff runs with Crosby and Malkin.

WHY:

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Rick Tocchet emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and not becoming too comfortable with a series lead after the Flyers' Game 2 victory.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Tocchet emphasized the importance of not becoming too comfortable with a series lead.

TribLIVE.com - Mark Madden stated, “I’m not flipping my pick, but I’m saying, ‘Uh oh,’” regarding the Penguins' performance after their Game 1 loss.

TribLIVE.com - Mark Madden noted that the Penguins' loss raised concerns about their performance, indicating they looked like an older team compared to the Flyers, who played with more energy and aggression.

TribLIVE.com - Mark Madden noted that the Penguins' loss raised concerns about their performance, indicating they looked like an older team compared to the Flyers.

HOW:

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Vladar stopped all 27 shots he faced in Game 2, securing his first playoff shutout with the Flyers.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - Dan Vladar stopped all 27 shots he faced in Game 2, securing his first playoff shutout with the Flyers.

NBC Sports Philadelphia - The Flyers' penalty kill went a perfect 5 for 5 during the game against the Penguins.

TribLIVE.com - Madden mentioned that the Penguins have a tendency to play how they want without adjusting to opponents, a trademark during the Mike Sullivan years.

TribLIVE.com - Mark Madden criticized the Penguins for their failure to adjust to the Flyers' defensive strategy, stating, “They didn’t adjust. The Flyers played a 1-3-1 from what I saw. The Penguins couldn’t solve it.”

TribLIVE.com - Madden criticized the Penguins for failing to adjust to the Flyers' 1-3-1 defensive structure, stating they struggled to get through the neutral zone and had very little zone time.

TribLIVE.com - The Penguins failed to adjust to the Flyers' 1-3-1 defensive structure during Game 1.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 17:19 UTC)

The Flyers celebrated a significant victory in Game 2, marking their first playoff win on the road since 2012, with a perfect penalty kill going five for five. Goalie Vladar secured his first playoff shutout by stopping all 27 shots he faced, while Noah Juulsen stepped into the lineup for Emil Andrae, who was sidelined with an upper-body injury, earning praise from Travis Konecny for his impactful performance. The Flyers will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for Game 3 on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 7 p.m. ET, with coach Rick Tocchet stressing the need to stay focused and not get too comfortable with their series lead.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 15:20 UTC)

The Flyers celebrated a significant milestone with their victory in Game 2, marking their first playoff wins on the road since 2012, while their penalty kill was flawless, going five for five during the game. However, they will be without Noah Andrae, who missed the game due to an upper-body injury and is considered day to day. Looking ahead, the Flyers are set to play Game 3 April 22nd, at 7 p.m. ET, as coach Rick Tocchet stresses the importance of staying focused and not getting too comfortable with their series lead.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 13:20 UTC)

The Flyers secured a decisive victory against the Penguins in Game 2, winning 3-0 on Monday, with standout performances including a shorthanded goal from Garnet Hathaway and an empty-netter by Luke Glendening. Rick Tocchet's team has been on a roll, winning 20 of their last 27 games while allowing just 2.26 goals per game during that stretch, and they will look to continue this momentum in their first home playoff game since 2018 on Wednesday. Goalie Vladar was instrumental in the win, stopping all 27 shots he faced to earn his first playoff shutout with the Flyers.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 11:18 UTC)

In a strong showing, the Flyers secured a 3-0 victory in Game 2, with Porter Martone scoring his second goal in just two playoff games and Garnet Hathaway netting a shorthanded goal. Goalie Dan Vladar was instrumental, stopping all 27 shots he faced to earn his first playoff shutout with the team, while the Flyers' penalty kill went a perfect five for five during the game. With this win, the Flyers have now triumphed in 20 of their last 27 games and will play their first playoff game on home ice since 2018 in Game 3 on Wednesday.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 09:20 UTC)

The Flyers secured a commanding 3-0 victory over the Penguins on Monday, taking a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series. Dan Vladar achieved his first shutout with the team, stopping all 27 shots he faced, while Luke Glendening added an empty-net goal to seal the win. This marks the first time since 2012 that the Flyers have won the opening two games of a playoff series, and they have been on a strong run, winning 20 of their last 27 games with a solid defensive performance allowing just 2.26 goals per game.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 05:41 UTC)

In their Game 1 loss, the Penguins struggled with their power play, managing only two attempts and failing to score on either. Goalie Stuart Skinner faced a barrage of breakaways and odd-man rushes in the final 40 minutes, while commentator Mark Madden criticized the team's lack of adjustments and singled out Elmer Soderblom for trying to play hero ball. Madden acknowledged Skinner's solid performance but pointed out that he did not "steal a game," highlighting a recurring issue with the Penguins' goaltending during the Mike Sullivan era.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 04:02 UTC)

The Penguins have made it to at least the Conference Final in five of their 16 playoff runs with stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin on the roster. Meanwhile, Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is just one win away from reaching 100 postseason victories, while Malkin sits at 96 wins, needing four more to hit that milestone. After the Penguins' Game 1 loss, sports commentator Mark Madden expressed concern about their performance, criticizing their inability to adapt to the Flyers' defensive strategy.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 23:16 UTC)

The Penguins are gearing up for the playoffs with Ilya Solovyov and Jack St. Ivany set to make their NHL postseason debuts, while Sidney Crosby is just two wins away from achieving 100 playoff victories, a milestone only three active players have reached. However, following a recent loss, concerns have been raised about the Penguins' performance, as they appeared to lack the energy and aggression displayed by the Flyers. Critics pointed out that the Penguins struggled to adapt to the Flyers' defensive strategy, which hindered their ability to gain zone time and effectively navigate the neutral zone.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 21:11 UTC)

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Philadelphia Flyers with a score of 3-2 at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday. The Penguins managed only 17 shots on goal during the game, raising concerns about their performance as they appeared to be an older team compared to the Flyers. Sidney Crosby is now just two victories away from reaching 100 postseason wins, and historically, the Penguins have a solid record of 23-14 in Game 2 after losing in Game 1.