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Flyers Eliminate Penguins in 2026 NHL Playoffs for a Round 2 Series with Hurricanes. Here's What We Know.

Cam York scored at 17:32 of overtime as Philadelphia advanced, while Sidney Crosby and Pittsburgh faced another offseason of questions.

  • On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Flyers eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 1-0 overtime victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena, securing a 4-2 series win in the Battle of Pennsylvania.
  • Despite rallying from a 3-0 series deficit to force a sixth game, the Penguins ultimately fell short in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals after a dramatic comeback attempt.
  • Philadelphia defenseman Cam York scored the winning goal at 17:32 of overtime, capping a goaltending duel where Flyers goalie Dan Vladar made 42 saves against Pittsburgh's Arturs Silovs with 31 saves.
  • The Flyers advance to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round, while the Penguins confront an uncertain offseason regarding Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang.
  • Crosby called his teammates "like family" while reflecting on their 20-season history, as questions persist about whether Malkin will remain with Pittsburgh after becoming an unrestricted free agent.
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The Philadelphia Flyers advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs after winning Game 6 (1:0) and eliminating their rival Pittsburgh Penguins with a 4:2 aggregate score.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette broke the news in Pittsburgh, United States on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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