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Penguins Edge Flyers 4-2, Keep Series Alive

4/26/2026

Summary

Penguins Stay Alive

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 in Game 4 on April 26, 2026, keeping the Eastern Conference first-round series alive.
Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Rickard Rakell each scored while Crosby also recorded an assist.
Coach Dan Muse replaced Stuart Skinner with Arturs Silovs, who made 28 saves.
Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar stopped 17 shots despite a right-arm injury.
Game 5 is scheduled for Monday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.

Summary

Penguins Defy Doubt

Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet warned his team not to underestimate the Penguins, recalling his two-cup Pittsburgh championships.
He urged calm and focus despite the raucous, chaotic home-ice atmosphere in Philadelphia.
Sidney Crosby said the 4-2 win felt like the Penguins’ true style, noting it took three games to resemble themselves.
The game took place under the lights of Xfinity Mobile Arena before a loud, partisan Philadelphia crowd.

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Crosby Mocked

Philadelphia fans installed a billboard on I-95 (exits 17-19) mocking Sidney Crosby’s embellishment penalty.
The sign displays a dictionary definition of “embellishment” alongside Crosby’s image.
Owner Joe DiBiaggio said the billboard celebrates the Flyers’ home playoff win after a decade.
Keystone Outdoor Advertising will keep the billboard up through Sunday, April 26, 2026.
The campaign follows a previous billboard the group ran targeting the Eagles’ “Tush Push” rule.

History

Historical Context

Since the Flyers-Penguins rivalry began with the 1967 expansion, the clubs have met in seven playoff series, the first decisive clash coming in 1991 when coach Bob Johnson led Pittsburgh to a 4-2 series win over Philadelphia. That victory helped launch the Pens’ first of five Stanley Cups, a legacy echoed in the 2026 Game 4 matchup.

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Penguins Stay Alive

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 in Game 4 on April 26, 2026, keeping the Eastern Conference first-round series alive.
Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Rickard Rakell each scored while Crosby also recorded an assist.
Coach Dan Muse replaced Stuart Skinner with Arturs Silovs, who made 28 saves.
Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar stopped 17 shots despite a right-arm injury.
Game 5 is scheduled for Monday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.

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