- Matchup: Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Flyers (+114) Penguins (-135)
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The Pittsburgh Penguins (41-25-16) will host the Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12) in a crucial Game 5 of their 1st round playoff series at PPG Paints Arena. Philadelphia currently leads the series 3-1. The betting line for this matchup includes the Flyers at +114 and the Penguins at -135, with an over/under set at 5.5.
In their last outing, the Flyers suffered a 4-2 defeat to the Penguins in Game 4, showcasing disappointing offensive statistics. Philadelphia converted only 2 out of 30 shots on goal and failed to capitalize on any of their 3 power play opportunities, resulting in 18 penalty minutes for the team.
On the scoring front, the Flyers have amassed 240 goals this season (ranking 21st in the NHL) while allowing 239 goals against them. With a total of 98 points, their points percentage stands at .598. The team has had 235 power play chances and converted 37, yielding a conversion rate of 15.74%. At even strength, they’ve let in 184 goals while scoring 203. Philadelphia has taken 2,088 shots with a shooting percentage of 11.5%. Their opponents have taken 2,087 shots against them, leading to a save percentage of .885. The Flyers surrender 245 power play opportunities (12th in the league) and have given up 55 goals during those situations.
In goal for the Flyers is Daniel Vladar. Over his professional career, he has achieved 85 quality starts, with a quality starts percentage of .582. His career save percentage stands at .898, with a total of 5,690 minutes logged in the crease. Vladar has faced 4,091 shots, making 3,674 saves. He has allowed 417 goals throughout his career, resulting in a goals against average of 2.86. Vladar holds a career record of 78-48-23, having started in 146 games and appeared in a total of 157 matchups.
The Penguins managed to stay competitive through a well-rounded performance in Game 4, netting 4 goals from 21 shots on goal and converting 1 out of 3 power play chances.
As a whole, the Penguins have scored 234 goals at even strength and 56 while on the power play (8th in the NHL). They’ve taken 2,342 shots (10th in professional hockey), resulting in a shooting percentage of 12.38% and allowing 2,246 shots against. Pittsburgh has obtained a total of 290 goals this season, holding a points total of 98 and a points percentage of .598. They have allowed 258 goals, comprising 214 at even strength and 44 while shorthanded. With 232 power play chances, their conversion rate is 24.14%. The Penguins’ penalty kill operates at 81.43% against 237 power play opportunities, complemented by a save percentage of 88.5%.
In the net for the Penguins, Arturs Silovs holds a career save percentage of .885, with 1,322 saves out of the 1,494 shots faced. He has recorded a career record of 27-20-10 over 58 games, with 56 starts and 1,101 minutes played. Silovs has achieved a quality starts rate of 48.2% with 27 quality starts during his professional career. On average, teams score 3.07 goals per game against him, totaling 172 goals conceded throughout his career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the point spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Philadelphia (+114)
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