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Flyers vs. Penguins Preview: Moment of Truth

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I have been writing for Sports Talk Philly since 2011. Currently editor and lead writer of Philadelphia Flyers coverage. Co-host of the YWT Podcast. I also am Flyers insider for 97.3 ESPN-FM in South Jersey. I graduated from Cabrini University in 2014.

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Published25 Feb 2025

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Flyers Penguins

The Flyers returned from the break with a solid victory over the Oilers on Saturday. Despite winning two straight games, going back to their final game before the break, they remain a longshot for any playoff possibility.

Another team in similar position is the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Flyers got the better of the Penguins earlier this month, but as the two teams prepare for a home-and-home, the Penguins have plenty of reinforcements back in the lineup.

Game time is 7 p.m.

Team Leaders

Philadelphia Flyers GP G A P Pittsburgh Penguins GP G A P
Travis Konecny 58 22 40 62 Sidney Crosby 57 18 42 60
Matvei Michkov 56 17 22 39 Rickard Rakell 58 25 24 49
Owen Tippett 53 16 16 32 Bryan Rust 48 20 22 42
Sean Couturier 55 9 21 28 Erik Karlsson 59 6 34 40
Scott Laughton 55 11 16 27 Evgeni Malkin 49 10 27 37

Flyers Penguins Players to Watch

Matvei Michkov returned from the break a man on a mission. He opened the scoring on Saturday and added two assists for a three-point game, bringing his season total to 39 points.

Sidney Crosby missed the last game against the Flyers due to injury. Following the break, Crosby has a point in both games played, bringing his points streak to seven games and nine of the last 10.

Flyers Penguins Goalie Matchup

Sam Ersson gets the start for the Flyers. Ersson made 15 saves on 18 shots in the win over Edmonton on Saturday. Ersson was solid in a win over the Penguins on Feb. 8, making 31 saves on 33 shots.

Alex Nedeljkovic gets the start for the Penguins. Skinner allowed three goals on 12 shots in his last start on Feb. 7 against Colorado before being pulled after the first period. He has won two of his last six starts.

Projected Lineups

Flyers Lines

Flyers Scratches: Erik Johnson (healthy), Nic Deslauriers (healthy), Aleksei Kolosov (healthy)

Penguins Lines

Penguins Scratches: Bokondji Imama (injury), Vladislav Kolyachonok (healthy), Matt Nieto (healthy), Ryan Graves (healthy)

Lineup Notes

  • Flyers: No changes are expected to the Flyers lines.
  • Penguins: Bryan Rust returns to the lineup. Matt Grzelcyk will play after leaving Sunday’s game in the first period.

Game Notes

  • Power Play: Flyers (16.2% – 28th), Penguins (24.7% – 8th)
  • Penalty Kill: Flyers (78.6% – 18th), Penguins (79.0% – 16th)
  • Recent History vs. Penguins 
    • Feb. 8, 2025 – Flyers 3, Penguins 2 (at PHI)
    • Dec. 23, 2024 – Penguins 7, Flyers 3 (at PIT)
  • Team Leaders vs. Penguins
    • Travis Konecny – 31 GP, 12 G, 15 A, 27 P
    • Tyson Foerster – 7 GP, 4 G, 2 A, 6 P
    • Noah Cates – 7 GP, 3 G, 2 A, 5 P
    • Sam Ersson – 4 GP, 2-2-0, 3.51 GAA, .881 SV%

Where to Watch

  • TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
  • Radio: Flyers Broadcast Network