Penguins vs. Flyers Score, Live Updates, Highlights From NHL Season Opener

The 2026-27 season will officially begin for the Penguins when they meet the Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday night.

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia split the four matchups during the 2025-26 regular season, but the Flyers gained the upper hand in the playoffs. They jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first round, ultimately eliminating the Pens in six games.

Pittsburgh is hoping to build on that unexpected run with the legendary trio of Sidney Crosby , Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang returning for another season. Can the Penguins start the year with a rivalry win?

SportsNet Pittsburgh will provide live coverage of the season opener between the Penguins and Flyers.

Penguins vs. Flyers updates, highlights from NHL season opener

7:52 p.m. ET: Crosby once again won the face-off. Back and forth we go again. There was a penalty on Jamie Drysdale , giving the Penguins a Power Play opportunity.

7:49 p.m. ET: There was a big hit on Crosby that put him down. All that did was motivate the Penguins. Kris Letang and Crosbyprovided the assist and Nick Robertson earned a goal for his first as a member of the Penguins.

7:47 p.m. ET: Rickard Rakell with a wide shot attempt. Alex Bump with an attempt, a wrist shot, that had the crowd excited for a moment. Both teams fought for the puck in the middle of the ice. After stealing the puck, the Flyers attempted a shot, with one attempt from Noel Acciari .

7:43 p.m. ET: The Flyers had the puck. Travis Sanheim tried a shot for the Flyers. Like Vladar , Arturs Silovs showed signs of brilliance early.

7:41 p.m. ET: Sidney Crosby won the face-off against Christian Dvorak . Rickard Rakell attempted an early shot on goal. Evgeni Malkin tried a shot of his own. Blake Lizotte also tried a shot. Flyers goalie Dan Vladar has been busy early.

7:38 p.m. ET: Puck drop! And here we go!

7:36 p.m. ET: Lauren Hart sings The Star-Spangled Banner.Kenny Albert and Eddie Olczyk have the call.

7:29 p.m. ET: The Flyers have hit the ice. The Penguins are about to follow to start the NHL season and the Battle of Pennsylvania.

7:11 p.m. ET: Arturs Silovs is behind the net for the Penguins, ready to go.

7 p.m. ET: Sidney Crosby and the Penguins have hit the ice, ready for another season of Penguins hockey.

6:55 p.m. ET: Blake Lizotte has been activated from Injured Reserve and is on the Penguins' roster.

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Penguins vs. Flyers is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The game will be played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Penguins:

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Flyers: