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Penguins edge Flyers 3-2, force Game 6

4/28/2026

Summary

Penguins Edge Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 on April 27 2026, narrowing the series to 3-2.
Elmer Soderblom scored at 2:45 of the first period, providing Pittsburgh’s opening goal.
Connor Dewar scored early in the second period, doubling the Penguins’ lead.
Alex Bump’s first playoff goal and Travis Sanheim’s tying goal brought the score to 2-2.
Kris Letang’s shot ricocheted off the boards and Dan Vladar’s leg for the winning goal.

Summary

Penguins Return

Game 6 tickets are sold out but still list online.
Game 6 is set for April 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET in Philadelphia and will air on ESPN, TNT, ABC and NBC Sports Philadelphia or SportsNet Pittsburgh.
Mascot Gritty mock-fought Iceburgh and tossed the penguin mascot down rows during the April 22 game.
Both the Penguins, returning after four years, and the Flyers, making their first postseason appearance since 2020, will compete in the series.

History

Historical Context

After the Penguins captured their first Stanley Cup in 1991—defeating the Minnesota North Stars 4-2, highlighted by an 8-0 Game 6 win and Mario Lemieux’s 44 playoff points—the franchise built a legacy that still shapes expectations. The 2026 Penguins-Flyers series, Pittsburgh’s first postseason appearance in four years and Philadelphia’s first since 2020, revives that historic triumph.

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Penguins Edge Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 on April 27 2026, narrowing the series to 3-2.
Elmer Soderblom scored at 2:45 of the first period, providing Pittsburgh’s opening goal.
Connor Dewar scored early in the second period, doubling the Penguins’ lead.
Alex Bump’s first playoff goal and Travis Sanheim’s tying goal brought the score to 2-2.
Kris Letang’s shot ricocheted off the boards and Dan Vladar’s leg for the winning goal.

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