Penguins vs. Flyers Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 6 of NHL Playoffs Series
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The Penguins are heading back to Philadelphia for a do-or-die Game 6 against the Flyers.
After dropping the first three games of the series, the Penguins have rattled off two straight wins to avoid elimination. Pittsburgh is looking to become the fifth team in NHL history to pull off a reverse sweep and first squad to complete a 3-0 comeback since the 2013-14 Kings.
A victory on Wednesday night would send the series back to Pittsburgh for a winner-take-all Game 7. Can the Pens keep their Stanley Cup dream alive?
Follow along right here for live updates and highlights from Game 6 between the Penguins and Flyers.
Penguins vs. Flyers score
Click here for the complete box score from Game 6.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | F | |
| Flyers | 0 | 0 | ||
| Penguins | 0 | 0 |
Penguins vs. Flyers live updates, highlights from Game 6
(All times Eastern)
End of the first period: Penguins 0, Flyers 0
8:20 p.m.: It's scoreless at the end of one.
While both teams had their chances, Vladar and Silovs made the saves necessary. Pittsburgh holds the shot advantage 12-11, and both teams are 0-for-1 on the power play.
8:14 p.m.: Pittsburgh is back to full strength after limiting Philadelphia to just one shot on the power play.
The Penguins also had a shorthanded opportunity, with Dewar getting right in front of Vladar but can't get the puck past the Flyers goaltender.
8:09 p.m.: Now, Philadelphia will get its first opportunity on the man advantage. Noel Acciari is heading to the box for a slashing penalty.
8:08 p.m.: The Flyers kill off the power play, and Pittsburgh is now 3-for-18 on the man advantage in the series.
Moments later, Drysdale misses the net after getting out of the box.
8:04 p.m.: The Penguins are the first team to head to the power play tonight.
The penalty is on Jamie Drysdale, who goes to the box for interference. It's a big opportunity for the Penguins to strike first.
8:01 p.m.: With 8:42 left in the first, it's still scoreless in Philadelphia.
Both teams have had chances, but the goaltenders have passed the test so far.
7:59 p.m.: It's physical early on.
Blake Lizotte came back with a spear on Martone 👀 pic.twitter.com/63SeyiXTfx— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) April 29, 2026
7:53 p.m.: Ever since the opening minutes, the Flyers have had the better chances. Tyson Foerster had a chance right in front of Silovs, but the goaltender used his stick to make sure he didn't get an opportunity.
7:50 p.m.: Pittsburgh has been the better team early on, but Owen Tippett gets the first Grade-A opportunity, going backhand-to-forehand and forcing a save by Silovs.
ARTY WITH THE TOE SAVE 🚫 pic.twitter.com/01IeVLtpHp— SportsNet Pittsburgh (@SNPittsburgh) April 29, 2026
We're almost five minutes in.
7:42 p.m.: We are underway in Philadelphia.
IT'S SHOWTIME 🎬
Game 6 starts now on @SNPittsburgh and ESPN. pic.twitter.com/urObKTk1Nj— x - Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 29, 2026
Pittsburgh wins the opening faceoff and starts the game in the offensive zone.
7:32 p.m.: Puck drop is minutes away.
Will the Penguins force a Game 7 back at home or will the season end tonight?
It's time to find out.
7:22 p.m.: It's time for the final preparations.
Details dialed. pic.twitter.com/kjYl6hVGjG— x - Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 29, 2026
7:20 p.m.: Pittsburgh is looking to become the first team since the 2014 Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles Kings to pull off the reverse sweep.
The Penguins are looking to be the first team to complete a reverse sweep since the 2014 Kings.
Can Pittsburgh (+107) prolong their postseason dreams?! 🐶 pic.twitter.com/b2LrnuqxbD— theScore Bet (@theScoreBet) April 29, 2026
7:10 p.m.: The Penguins are rolling with the same lines from their win in Game 5.
Same lines and pairings:
Rickard Rakell - Sidney Crosby - Bryan Rust
Egor Chinakhov - Tommy Novak - Evgeni Malkin
Elmer Soderblom - Ben Kindel - Anthony Mantha
Connor Dewar - Blake Lizotte - Noel Acciari
Parker Wotherspoon - Erik Karlsson
Sam Girard - Kris Letang
Ryan Shea -…— DK Pittsburgh Sports (@DKPghSports) April 29, 2026
They got a warm welcome from the Philadelphia crowd.
They can hear you….
AND THEY DON’T CARE!!
@SNPittsburgh pic.twitter.com/UWAlc1FCuT— Dan Potash (@DanPotashTV) April 29, 2026
7:00 p.m.: There's not many better in elimination gmes than Sidney Crosby, who can pass Mario Lemieux for second all-time in franchise history points in elimination games with a point tonight.
A little #LetsGoPens stat prior to Game 6 tonight, via @hockeyinfo19:
Most points when facing elimination:
1. Jaromir Jagr - 28 pts
T-2. Sidney Crosby - 21 pts
T-2. Mario Lemieux - 21 pts
3. Ron Francis- 19 pts
T-4. Geno Malkin- 16 pts
T-4. Kevin Stevens- 16 pts
*Crosby: 4 pts…— Jonny Lazarus (@JLazzy23) April 29, 2026
6:50 p.m.: Teams are about to take the ice for pregame warmups.
Ryan Shea here soon! @SNPittsburgh pic.twitter.com/g4J2fIVqqo— Dan Potash (@DanPotashTV) April 29, 2026
6:40 p.m.: The Penguins have arrived in Philadelphia.
A warm welcome in Philly 😌 pic.twitter.com/1KTqeLLCWE— x - Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 29, 2026
6:30 p.m.: In case you needed a preview before tonight.
Flyers-Penguins has been INSANE 😱
Game 6 TONIGHT at 7:30p ET on @NHL_On_TNTpic.twitter.com/94bSUqaGic— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 29, 2026
How to watch Penguins vs. Flyers Game 6: TV channel, live stream
Penguins vs. Flyers will air locally on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Game 6 will also be available to stream on SNP 360 and fubo.
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Penguins vs. Flyers Game 6 start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 29
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Penguins vs. Flyers is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 29. Game 6 will be played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Penguins vs. Flyers schedule: Philadelphia leads 3-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 18 | Game 1: Flyers 3, Penguins 2 | — | — |
| April 20 | Game 2: Flyers 3, Penguins 0 | — | — |
| April 22 | Game 3: Flyers 5, Penguins 2 | — | — |
| April 25 | Game 4: Penguins 4,Flyers 2 | — | — |
| April 27 | Game 5: Penguins 3,Flyers 2 | — | — |
| April 29 | Game 6: Penguins vs. Flyers | 7:30 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| May 2 | Game 7*: Flyers vs. Penguins | TBD | 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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