The Philadelphia Flyers eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 1-0 overtime victory on April 29, 2026. This win marks their first playoff series victory since 2020.
Cam York scored the game-winning goal in overtime. Dan Vladar played a crucial role, making 42 saves and achieving his second shutout of the series. The Flyers now advance to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The game remained scoreless after three periods, pushing it into overtime. Despite being outshot by the Penguins, the Flyers had more high-danger scoring chances throughout the match.
The Penguins aimed to become only the fifth team in NHL history to recover from a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series. However, they fell short after winning two consecutive games before this decisive loss.
This victory is significant for the Flyers as it marks their first series win in front of fans since 2012. Their last playoff series win was also against the Penguins.
Artūrs Šilovs made 31 saves for the Penguins during Game 6. Vladar reflected on his performance, stating, “I was just trying to give the guys in front of me a chance.” Cam York praised Vladar’s efforts, saying he was “unbelievable for us tonight,” highlighting how many Grade-A chances he faced.
The Flyers will now prepare for their matchup against the Hurricanes, who earned 113 points during the regular season. The anticipation for this next round is high as both teams vie for advancement in the playoffs.
