Flyers Host Penguins in Game 6 With 3-2 Series Lead Sport By lines April 29, 2026 The Philadelphia Flyers can close out the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 at home Wednesday night. A Flyers win seals the first-round series and books a second-round date. Flyers Push for Series Win After Squandering Pair of Closeouts The Philadelphia Flyers led the series 3-0 after Game 3. The Pittsburgh Penguins answered with two consecutive wins to force Wednesday’s contest. The Penguins took Game 5 by a 2-1 score in Pittsburgh on Monday. The Pittsburgh Penguins enter Game 6 facing a third straight elimination contest. The Philadelphia Flyers have scored zero first-period goals across the first five games. The Pittsburgh Penguins netted three first-period goals during the same stretch. Game 6 starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max. The Philadelphia Flyers serve as moneyline favorites at minus 122. The Pittsburgh Penguins sit at plus 102 on the road. Related Sports Coverage Bruins Stun Sabres 2-1 in OT, Force Game 6 Ducks Edge Oilers 4-3 in OT, Take 3-1 Series Lead Hurricanes Sweep Senators, Lock 8-Year Series Streak Source: ESPN.
