When do the Penguins play the Flyers? NHL playoff schedule release

The Pittsburgh Penguins are bound for the playoffs, ending a three-year drought.

The team clinched a spot in the playoffs during its April 9 game against the New Jersey Devils.

Now, they’ll take on the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round, with the first game set to take place on the Penguins’ home ice. It’s Pittsburgh’s first playoff appearance since the 2021-22 season as the city looks to capture its first Stanley Cup since 2017.

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Here’s a look at how they got to the playoffs and the upcoming schedule.

Flyers vs. Penguins playoff schedule

While the matchup is set, the NHL has yet to release any scheduled dates for the Flyers-Penguins series. The schedule likely will be released once the regular season concludes on April 16.

When is the Penguins’ first playoff game?

The Penguins’ playoff schedule hasn’t been released yet, but the team is scheduled to play a 2-2-1-1-1 format against their intrastate rivals. They’ll start on home ice since the Penguins have home-ice advantage, and Games 2, 5 and 7 will also take place at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh if necessary.

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How to watch Penguins vs. Flyers in NHL playoffs

While a TV schedule has yet to be revealed, 2026 NHL playoff games will be broadcast on ESPN, TNT and ABC as well as regional networks like SportsNet Pittsburgh.

Games can be streamed using ESPN+, Hulu and Max or via live TV services like Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream.

When to get Penguins playoffs tickets

Penguins playoff tickets aren’t on sale yet through the team’s website, but they can be purchased on third-party sites like SeatGeek and StubHub.

Penguins vs. Flyers playoff history

The Penguins and Flyers have a lengthy and notable playoff history.

This will be the eighth meeting between the…