Penguins and Flyers Set for Playoff Battle

Fans can now purchase tickets for the highly anticipated first-round NHL playoff series between the two Pennsylvania rivals.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:20am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstract hockey game, with sharp angular shapes and planes in the team colors of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers, capturing the energy and intensity of their playoff rivalry.The long-standing Battle of Pennsylvania rivalry between the Penguins and Flyers will be renewed in the 2026 NHL Playoffs, as fans eagerly await the intense first-round matchup.Today in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers will face off in the first round of the 2026 NHL Playoffs, renewing their long-standing Battle of Pennsylvania rivalry. Tickets are now available on StubHub for the series, which will see the Penguins hosting the first two games and the Flyers hosting the next two. The teams split their four regular season meetings, with the Penguins outscoring the Flyers 16-9 overall.

Why it matters

The Penguins-Flyers playoff matchup is one of the most anticipated and intense rivalries in the NHL. Fans of both teams are eager to see their squads battle it out on the ice for a chance to advance in the playoffs.

The details

Tickets for the Penguins-Flyers playoff series are currently available on StubHub, with the get-in price around $200 per ticket. The Penguins will host Games 1 and 2, while the Flyers will host Games 3 and 4. The exact schedule for the series has not yet been determined, but the playoffs will begin no earlier than Saturday, April 18.

  • The regular season finale will be played on Thursday, April 16.
  • The NHL Playoffs 2026 bracket and matchups will be finalized following the regular season finale.

The players

Pittsburgh Penguins

A professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a member of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Philadelphia Flyers

A professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a member of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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What’s next

An exact series schedule is not yet determined, but the playoffs will begin no earlier than Saturday, April 18. The exact bracket for the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be determined following the regular season finale on Thursday, April 16.

The takeaway

The highly anticipated Penguins-Flyers playoff series will renew one of the NHL's fiercest rivalries, with both teams looking to advance in the postseason and potentially make a run at the Stanley Cup. Fans of both franchises are eager to see the two Pennsylvania squads battle it out on the ice.