Penguins vs. Flyers Final Score, Highlights: Pittsburgh Staves Off Elimination with Game 5 Win

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The Penguins refused to let the Battle of Pennsylvania end on Monday night, edging the Flyers, 3-2, in a must-win Game 5. Following their road victory to stave off a sweep, the Penguins returned to an absolutely electric PPG Paints Arena and slashed the Flyers’ series lead to 3-2.

Elmer Soderblom kicked off the scoring with his first postseason goal, lighting the lamp just 2:45 into the contest. The Penguins doubled their advantage early in the second period on Connor Dewar‘s second goal in as many games. Philadelphia roared back, however, with Alex Bump trimming the lead only 12 seconds later and Travis Sanheim tying the game late in the second period.

Kris Letang then launched a shot that rattled off the back wall, took a bizarre bounce and snuck in behind Flyers netminder Dan Vladar, giving Pittsburgh a 3-2 lead that it never relinquished. The rivalry will now shift back across the state for a pivotal Game 6 in Philadelphia on Wednesday night.

Check out all of the thrilling highlights from this Game 5 clash right here.

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Final: Penguins 3, Flyers 2

9:45 p.m.: The Penguins have extended the series with a 3-2 win in Game 5. Pittsburgh has rattled off two straight wins after Philadelphia won the first three. The teams will now head back across the state for Game 6 on Wednesday night.

9:43 p.m.: Crosby lunges for a puck and hits the post on the empty net as time winds down. Just under 10 seconds left on the clock.

9:41 p.m.: Vladar is on the bench, and the Flyers have the extra attacker out. Only 39 seconds remaining.

9:39 p.m.: With 2:30 left in regulation, the Penguins still lead, 3-2. They have limited the Flyers to only a few shots in the period.

9:36 p.m.: Ben Kindel had an opportunity to extend the lead, but Vladar made the save. As we approach the five-minute mark, the Penguins lead, 3-2.

9:27 p.m.: There’s 9:43 left in the third as we head to the commercial break.

9:22 p.m.: The Penguins have had some chances to double the lead, but Vladar has made key saves. We’re approaching the halfway mark in the third.

9:14 p.m.: Pittsburgh had some shots on the power play, but it could not score.

9:11 p.m.: The Penguins have their second power play of the game after an Emil Andrae tripping penalty.

9:08 p.m.: Vladar has made some huge saves this series, and he makes one early in the first to keep it a one-goal game.

9:07 p.m.: The third period is underway in Pittsburgh.

End of the second period: Penguins 3, Flyers 2

8:48 p.m.: The second period is over, and the Penguins are heading into the locker room with a 3-2 lead. If the result holds for 20 more minutes, Pittsburgh will extend the series, but there is a lot of work to do.

Penguins 3, Flyers 2

8:40 p.m. GOAL: Kris Letang rattles one off the boards, and the puck bounces off Vladar and sneaks into the net.

8:39 p.m.: Crosby is back on the bench, and everyone in Pittsburgh just took a deep breath.

Flyers 2, Penguins 2

8:38 p.m. GOAL: We have a tie game. Travis Sanheim rips a shot from the left point past Silovs, and the Flyers make it 2-2.

8:35 p.m.: Sidney Crosby just got nailed by a Ryan Shea shot. The captain hobbles off the ice and heads to the locker room.

8:30 p.m.: The power play is over for Philadelphia, and the Penguins are now 2-for-2 on the kill. With just over eight minutes left in the period, Pittsburgh still holds a 2-1 lead.

8:26 p.m.: Another power play for the Flyers. Karlsson will go to the box (tripping), but he might have prevented a breakaway.

Penguins 2, Flyers 1

8:12 p.m.: Twelve seconds after Dewar made it 2-0, it’s 2-1. Alex Bump takes a pass, goes left to right then forehands it past Silovs.

Penguins 2, Flyers 0

8:11 p.m. GOAL: Connor Dewar rips a shot, and though it initially looked as though the puck might have hit the post, it’s a clear goal. After a short review, the call is confirmed, and the Penguins have a 2-0 lead.

8:07 p.m.: The second period is about to begin.

End of the first period: Penguins 1, Flyers 0

7:49 p.m.: Penguins 1, Flyers 0 at the end of the first. The crowd is into it, and Pittsburgh has life.

7:44 p.m.: Though the Penguins had a few chances on the power play, the best chance came from the Flyers’ Christian Dvorak, who had a breakaway that was stopped by Silovs.

7:37 p.m.: A power play chance for the Penguins. Garnet Hathaway will take a seat in the box (tripping).

7:27 p.m.: Anthony Mantha had the primary assist on the first goal, and he has a chance here. After Vladar can’t control a rebound, there’s chaos in front of the Philadelphia goaltender. The puck stays out, though.

7:22 p.m.: The Penguins are back to even strength, allowing no shots on goal while a man down.

7:19 p.m.: Philadelphia will have the first power play of the night. It’s Sam Girard going to the box for Pittsburgh (tripping).

Penguins 1, Flyers 0

7:15 p.m. GOAL: One shot, one goal. The Penguins strike first in Game 5.

It’s Elmer Soderblom who gets the goal, ripping a one-timer over Vladar’s glove. Just like that, the Penguins have lit PPG Paints Arena on fire.

7:13 p.m.: Arturs Silovs makes a save on Alex Bump, then another against Denver Barkey. The Flyers have been the better team in the opening minutes, putting three shots on goal to Pittsburgh’s zero.

7:10 p.m.: We are underway in Pittsburgh as the Penguins look to stay alive.

7 p.m.: It’s the top of the hour, and puck drop is moments away. So, will the Penguins extend the season? It’s time to find out.

6:54 p.m.: If the Penguins are going to extend the season and get their first home win in the series, they need to find a solution for Dan Vladar.

6:52 p.m.: Noel Acciari spoke to Dan Potash before the game about the keys to success.

6:51 p.m.: Matvei Michkov will not be part of Philly’s lineup.

6:49 p.m.: We’re getting closer to puck drop at PPG Paints Arena.

6:42 p.m.: Pittsburgh has taken the ice for warmups, and as Erik Karlsson said, “Let’s have fun out there.”

6:30 p.m.: The Penguins are back in front of their home crowd, looking to force a Game 6.

6:21 p.m.: Let’s set the scene for tonight.

6:05 p.m.: The Penguins have arrived.

6 p.m.: It’s do-or-die for the Penguins, who enter Game 5 at PPG Paints Arena trailing the Flyers, 3-1.

Pittsburgh got its first win of the 2026 NHL Playoffs in Game 4, but it still faces an uphill battle after losing the first three games of the series.

How to watch Penguins vs. Flyers Game 5: TV channel, live stream

TV channel: SportsNet Pittsburgh

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Penguins vs. Flyers Game 5 start time

Penguins vs. Flyers is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, April 27. Game 5 will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.

Penguins vs. Flyers schedule: Philadelphia leads 3-2

Date

Game

Time (ET)

TV/Live stream

April 18

Game 1: Flyers 3, Penguins 2

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April 20

Game 2: Flyers 3, Penguins 0

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April 22

Game 3: Flyers 5, Penguins 2

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April 25

Game 4: Penguins 4, Flyers 2

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April 27

Game 5: Penguins 3,Flyers 2

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April 29

Game 6*: Penguins vs. Flyers

7:30 p.m.

SNP, SNP 360, fubo

May 2

Game 7*: Flyers vs. Penguins

TBD

*If necessary

NHL Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026

Here are the key dates to know for the NHL Playoffs:

Event

Dates

First round begins

April 18

Second round begins

May 2*

Conference finals begin

May 17*

Stanley Cup Final begins

June 3*

Last possible day for Game 7

June 21

*Can move up depending on earlier series

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Penguins vs. Flyers Final Score, Highlights: Pittsburgh Staves Off Elimination with Game 5 Win

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