Flyers-Penguins Game 3: Live updates, score, TV channel, schedule<\/p>\n
Skip to content<\/a><\/p>\n Flyers defeat Penguins 5-2, will go for the series sweep Saturday<\/p>\n Flyers fans waited eight years for playoff hockey to return to South Philly. But Wednesday made it worth the wait, as behind a raucous home crowd, the Flyers beat \u2013 and beat up \u2013 the rival Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-2, to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.<\/p>\n Five different Flyers scored goals in a chaotic game that harked back to the old glory days of the Broad Street Bullies. Trevor Zegras, Rasmus Ristolainen, Nick Seeler, Noah Cates, and Owen Tippett were the ones to hit the back of the net in a contest that was highlighted by a second-period melee that yielded 22 penalty minutes.<\/p>\n The Flyers, who were the final team In the Eastern Conference to clinch a playoff spot, will have a chance to complete the sweep on Saturday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00bb READ MORE: Flyers push Penguins to the brink of elimination with a chaotic 5-2 win in South Philly<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Gustav Elvin<\/a><\/p>\n Fittingly, Game 3 ends with a fight<\/p>\n the rookies Martone and Kindel are getting into it after the final whistle<\/p>\n \u2014 Gabriela Carroll (@gablcarroll) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Owen Tippett ices the game with empty netter<\/p>\n Owen Tippett with the empty netter and the Flyers are up 5-2 with just over a minute to play<\/p>\n \u2014 Gabriela Carroll (@gablcarroll) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Flyers increase lead on Penguins<\/p>\n Penguins narrow Flyers’ lead midway through third period<\/p>\n Erik Karlsson squeaks one through Vlada\u0159 on the power play. The Penguins are within one.<\/p>\n \u2014 Gabriela Carroll (@gablcarroll) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Vlada\u0159 in pain after contact at the goal, but remains in the game<\/p>\n looks like Vlada\u0159 is in a bit of pain after that last save<\/p>\n \u2014 Gabriela Carroll (@gablcarroll) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Are you not entertained?<\/p>\n After a first period that saw the Penguins take a 1-0 lead and several scrums raise the tensions, things were nicely poised for an entertaining second period. <\/p>\n Talk about the understatement of the year.<\/p>\n Game 3 quickly gave way to complete chaos, afs Bryan Rust tackled Travis Konecny and ripped his helmet off behind the net at 4:33. What followed was either a scene out of Slap Shot, or an ode to the Broad Street Bullies, as every player on the ice found a dance partner, while the refs tried to separate a raging Konecny and Rust.<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n Flyers lead Penguins 3-1 heading into third period<\/p>\n Flyers are up 3-1 heading into the break. Konecny’s still barking at Letang on his way back to the locker room.<\/p>\n \u2014 Gabriela Carroll (@gablcarroll) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Seeler’s goal increases Flyers’ lead<\/p>\n Ristolainen gives Flyers 2-1 lead<\/p>\n Glendening had a good rip too that bounced off both posts, Risto scored on the one-timer right after<\/p>\n \u2014 Gabriela Carroll (@gablcarroll) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Flyers tie the Penguins on Zegras’ first playoff goal<\/p>\n Zegras scores on the power play to tie this one up 1-1<\/p>\n \u2014 Gabriela Carroll (@gablcarroll) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Konecny and Rust get into it as multiple Flyers players penalized<\/p>\n Bryan Rust just took down Konecny. Helmets are off. Everyone’s fighting.<\/p>\n \u2014 Gabriela Carroll (@gablcarroll) April 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Konecny just tried to take the gloves off to go at it with Rust but no dice<\/p>\n \u2014 Gabriela Carroll (@gablcarroll) April 23, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n Sidney Crosby penalized for embellishment<\/p>\n In a first period won by the Penguins, Flyers fans had at least one moment to cheer. That came with just a minute left in the frame via a Sidney Crosby dive and subsequent embellishment penalty. Garnet Hathaway also received a penalty for high-sticking on the play but the Flyers fan relished the chance to cheer as Public Enemy No. 1 was escorted to the penalty box red with shame.<\/p>\n Canada may not have won gold in hockey this February, but maybe we’ll see Sid on the diving board in L.A. in two years.<\/p>\n \u2014 Gustav Elvin<\/a><\/p>\n Ex-Eagles defender Fletcher Cox in the house<\/p>\n Former Eagles DT Fletcher Cox is here and wearing a Zegras jersey<\/p>\n \u2014 Jackie Spiegel (@jackiespiegel93) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Penguins take early lead on Evgeni Malkin goal<\/p>\n The Flyers\u2019 penalty kill has been one of the stories of the series, going a perfect 7-for-7 in Games 1 and 2. But the dam finally broke early in Game 3.<\/p>\n After Sean Couturier was whistled for an offensive zone tripping penalty, the Penguins power play, which ranked seventh during the regular season, quickly capitalized through Evgeni Malkin. <\/p>\n There was a bit of misfortune to the play, as Luke Glendening\u2019s stick broke after he got in the way of an Erik Karlsson bomb from the point. Glendening rushed to the bench to try and retrieve a new stick but the Penguins quickly made him pay for that decision, as Sidney Crosby, positioned at the right point, fired a hard diagonal pass to Bryan Rust at the left post, before Rust completed the tic-tac-toe sequence with a one-touch feed to Malkin at the back door for a tap-in.<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n Shane Gillis ignites the orange ahead of Game 3<\/p>\n The environment is electric in South Philly for Game 3<\/p>\n Loud boos for Sidney Crosby<\/p>\n Xfinity Mobile Arena ready for Game 3<\/p>\n The Mummers show out to Game 3<\/p>\n Fans get ready for playoff hockey \u2014 Philly style<\/p>\n Just minutes away from the arena, at Skinny Joey\u2019s, fans were getting ready for playoff hockey in the most Philly way possible: shooting goals to earn a free cheesesteak.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWell, we’re always looking to give back to the community,\u201d said Joe Perry, co-owner of Skinny Joey\u2019s. \u201cYou know, cheesesteaks are expensive, like all the other food is expensive. Flyers are in the playoffs. Perfect opportunity for everybody to come here, take 1, 2, 3 shots to try to win a free cheesesteak.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYou know, Joey’s big on giving back to the community. His father was giving back in the 70s. Joey’s been doing it since the 80s.\u201d<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n Cam York expected to play despite battling a rib injury<\/p>\n Cam York said he is good to go.<\/p>\n The confirmation comes a day after coach Rick Tocchet<\/a> said he was a little banged up.<\/p>\n \u201cI think last game, he took a shot in the ribs,\u201d Tocchet said. \u201cI don\u2019t know what part of the game, and it was a laser, and he\u2019s hurting a little bit. And he\u2019s stuck in there and playing the minutes that he\u2019s playing.\u201d<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n Flyers’\u00a0‘3.8%’ playoff shirts available to purchase at Xfinity Mobile Arena<\/p>\n Flyers will be careful not to get too fired up by ‘crazy’ crowd<\/p>\n Flyers fans are revved up for Game 3 against the Penguins on Wednesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the first taste of playoff hockey at home since 2018.<\/p>\n The team is trying to walk the line between feeding off the crowd\u2019s energy and not getting too carried away with excitement.<\/p>\n \u201cWe know that they\u2019re going to be buzzing and crazy tonight, so we\u2019ve got to feed on the energy, but in the right way,\u201d Cam York<\/a> said Wednesday. \u201cOur team has been defend-first mentality all year, so I don\u2019t think we\u2019re going to get out of position or anything like that.\u201d<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n Flyers-Penguins Game 3: How to watch and stream<\/p>\n The Flyers-Penguins series jumps to TNT Wednesday night, where fans will hear a familiar voice on the broadcast.<\/p>\n Brian Boucher, the former Flyers goaltender turned NBC Sports Philadelphia analyst, will be in the booth for TNT tonight alongside Jody Shelley and play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert.<\/p>\n The game will also air on NBC Sports Philadelphia, with Scott Hartnell taking Boucher’s place alongside Jim Jackson.<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n \u2018On Wisconsin\u2019: Porter Martone’s Flyers debut almost never happened<\/p>\n Porter Martone has been a revelation for the Flyers since turning pro three weeks ago, and that has carried over to the playoffs where the 19-year-old has goals in his first two games. But Martone\u2019s coming out party \u2014 and his role in helping the Flyers make the playoffs \u2014 almost never happened this season.<\/p>\n On March 28, Michigan State led Wisconsin 3-1 with 5 mins left in the NCAA regional finals. If the Spartans had won, they would have advanced to the Frozen Four, which would have meant two more weeks without Martone for the Flyers. That timeline would have prevented Martone from turning pro and joining the Flyers until there were either just two or three games left in the NHL season.<\/p>\n Instead, Wisconsin mounted a furious comeback and beat Michigan State 4-3 in OT. Martone would sign with the Flyers the next day and make his debut that Tuesday in Washington. The rookie went on to tally four goals and 10 points in nine games to end the regular season, and the rest is history, as the Flyers clinched their first playoff appearance in six seasons.<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n Flyers unveil ‘Ignite the Orange’ playoff shirt for fans<\/p>\n Former players and coaches discuss Philly playoff atmosphere: ‘It\u2019s an extra boost’<\/p>\n Keith Primeau scored<\/a> in the early hours of the morning, in the fifth overtime, to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins back in 2000. Jeremy Roenick eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> from the 2004 playoffs, and they wouldn\u2019t win a series for the next 19 seasons.<\/p>\n But those memorable moments happened on the road. On the precipice of the Flyers playing their first Stanley Cup playoff game in front of the hometown fans in exactly eight years, The Inquirer spoke with former players and coaches \u2014 on both sides of the equation \u2014 about what it\u2019s like to play postseason hockey in Philly.<\/p>\n These interviews have been edited and condensed for clarity.<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n Flyers-Penguins was most-watched Game 1 on ESPN<\/p>\n Tocchet thinks Flyers handled end of Game 2 well<\/p>\n The Flyers and Penguins got chippy at the end of Monday\u2019s Game 2, with several attempted fights and a few game misconducts handed out in the final two minutes of the third period.<\/p>\n Rick Tocchet and the team have emphasized staying even-keeled all year, so don\u2019t expect a fight just after puck drop or something to settle the score on home ice.<\/p>\n \u201cThat happens, we handled it well,\u201d Tocchet said. \u201cI understand their point of view. I mean, I’ve done it before. It’s got nothing to do with this game. You try to try to get a physical edge at the end somehow, I understand it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014 Gabriela Carroll<\/a><\/p>\n Owen Tippett gets some rest; Emil Andrae could return<\/p>\n Owen Tippett missed morning skate Wednesday for \u201cmaintenance,\u201d Rick Tocchet said, and is available to be in the lineup for Game 3 tonight. Alex Bump skated in his place in line rushes.<\/p>\n Tippett also missed Sunday\u2019s practice before the team’s Game 2 win. Emil Andrae skated on Wednesday after missing Monday\u2019s game with an upper body injury.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a possibility,\u201d Tocchet said of Andrae. \u201cWe\u2019ve got a couple of guys that, they\u2019ll come today, be ready to play, and then we’ll make a decision. That’s usually the playoff way you do it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014 Gabriela Carroll<\/a><\/p>\n Can you ace our Flyers-Penguins quiz?<\/p>\n Tonight\u2019s Game 3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins is the first playoff hockey game in Philadelphia since 2018. While the wait is nearly over, 7 p.m. still feels like a long way away. So let\u2019s pass the time. How many players who have played for both the Flyers and Penguins do you think you can name?<\/p>\n First off, let\u2019s set some ground rules. We\u2019re not going to have you name all 90, otherwise we\u2019ll be here until Game 7. We\u2019re limiting it to non-goalies who have skated in at least 500 games for the Flyers and Penguins combined.<\/p>\n To make it a little easier, we\u2019ll give you a clue for each player. And because we’re feeling generous, we’ll even spot you the first name …<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n The lots are already open for Flyers-Penguins<\/p>\n Gritty will make his playoff debut tonight<\/p>\n This won’t be the Flyers’ first playoff appearance since the arrival of Gritty, but it will be their first time playing at home. That’s because the last time the Flyers were in the postseason \u2014 the only time since Gritty’s 2018 debut \u2014 came in the COVID-19 bubble in Toronto during the 2019-20 season.<\/p>\n The Flyers won their first-round series before falling to the New York Islanders in seven games, but Gritty was locked out. He still made his presence known with off-ice shenanigans, like taking out a billboard or making an ill-destined trip to Toronto, Ohio (not Ontario). But this time, the orange ball of fur and chaos will be inside the arena.<\/p>\n And he had a message for fans.<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n Cam York appears ready to go for Game 3<\/p>\n Flyers defenseman Cam York was a full participant at morning skate on Wednesday. During a Zoom call on Tuesday, Rick Tocchet revealed he sustained an injury. <\/p>\n “I thought Cam’s done really well,” he said. “I think last game, he took a shot in the ribs, I don’t know what part of the game, and it was a laser, and he’s hurting a little bit. And he’s stuck in there.” <\/p>\n York ranks third on the Flyers in ice time, averaging more than 22 minutes across the first two games of the Flyers Eastern Conference first-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.<\/p>\n \u2014 Jackie Spiegel<\/a><\/p>\n Four keys for the Flyers in Game 3<\/p>\n As Noah Cates<\/a> said before the Flyers<\/a> grabbed yet another game at the Pittsburgh Penguins\u2019 home, with a 3-0 win<\/a>, \u201cIt\u2019s a series, and it\u2019s a war.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s not a one-and-done game, and the Flyers must be prepared for Sidney Crosby and Co. to come out with revenge on their minds when the Eastern Conference first-round series shifts to Philly on Wednesday.<\/p>\n Here are four points of emphasis the Flyers must carry over, especially with the Penguins sure to push even harder in Game 3 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n Happy anniversary to a legendary Flyers-Pens moment<\/p>\n It’s been 14 years to the day since one of the most memorable moments from the Flyers-Penguins rivalry \u2014 and certainly one of the most in the two team’s playoff history: The Shift. And while Claude GIroux is no longer with the Flyers, one of the key figures from that game will be back on the ice in South Philly Wednesday night: Sidney Crosby.<\/p>\n Here’s how hockey editor Gustav Elvin recounted the night in his list of the top 10 moments<\/a> from the Flyers-Pens rivalry …<\/p>\n While \u201cThe Shift\u201d will always belong to Mike Richards thanks to his exploits against Montreal in 2010, Claude Giroux did his best imitation in the 2012 first-round series against the Pens. In what proved to be a clinching Game 6 in Philadelphia, Giroux fired up the home fans right from the puck drop by knocking Crosby from his skates with a bone-crushing hit just five seconds in. Twenty-seven ticks later, Giroux had the fans in a frenzy after scoring with a wicked wrister that made an audible ding of the post. The captain, who finished with three points, set the tone for a 5-1 Flyers win.<\/p>\n One of the best NHL shifts ever was Claude Giroux’s shift to start Game 6 vs the Penguins back in 2012. He laid a big hit on Sidney Crosby and then scored the opening goal. pic.twitter.com\/K8F6noq3Ej<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Michael (@mic_mazz) April 22, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n \u00bb READ MORE: 10 highlights from the Flyers-Penguins rivalry, from Keith Primeau\u2019s OT heroics to hatred for Sidney Crosby<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Mullin<\/a><\/p>\n Where the Eastern Conference playoffs stand<\/p>\n Sabres and Bruins tied 1-1<\/p>\n Morgan Geekie bounced in a shot from beyond center as part of Boston\u2019s three-goal second-period surge and the Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 to even their first-round playoff series at 1 on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n Viktor Arvidsson scored twice and Pavel Zacha also scored. David Pastrnak had two assists to give him five points in the series and tie Bobby Orr for eighth on the Bruins career playoff list with 92 points.<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n Dan Vlada\u0159 is far from your typical goalie<\/p>\n Midway through the third period of what would become Dan Vlada\u0159\u2019s first career playoff shutout, the Flyers were caving in.<\/p>\n They still led by 2-0 after the second period, but the vaunted Pittsburgh offense was jumping, heavily outshooting the Flyers and finally getting into its cycle offense.<\/p>\n \u201cThey were pressing us,\u201d coach Rick Tocchet said. \u201cFor about three or four minutes, [before] we got to the timeout. They were coming in waves at us.\u201d<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n As series shifts to Philly, I-95 ramp closures could mean traffic problems<\/p>\n The entrance ramp to I-95<\/a> North and the exit ramp from I-95 South on Front Street in South Philadelphia<\/a> are closed for construction for the next month.<\/p>\n The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation closed the ramps on Tuesday to allow crews to widen roadways and make improvements as part of an ongoing $56.1 million I-95 repair project, according to the agency. The ramp is scheduled to remain closed until May 21.<\/p>\n Drivers that need to access I-95 North will be directed to use Oregon Avenue and turn left onto Columbus Boulevard to access the ramp to I-95 North. Drivers can exit I-95 South at either of the two closest exits, Exit 17 at Broad Street or Exit 20 at Columbus Boulevard and Washington Avenue.<\/p>\n Show more<\/p>\n Flyers-Penguins playoff schedule<\/p>\n Game 1: Flyers 3, Penguins 2<\/a><\/p>\n