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Flyers vs. Penguins Preview: One More Battle of PA

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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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Published27 Feb 2025

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Flyers-Penguins Away

For the third time this month, and the final time this season, the Flyers and Penguins will engage in the Battle of Pennsylvania. In the two meetings so far in February, the Flyers have been on the right end of the result.

Tuesday’s 6-1 win over the Penguins was total domination from the Flyers, who have now won three straight games, including both out of the 4 Nations break.

Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Team Leaders

Philadelphia Flyers GP G A P Pittsburgh Penguins GP G A P
Travis Konecny 59 22 40 62 Sidney Crosby 58 18 42 60
Matvei Michkov 57 17 24 41 Rickard Rakell 59 25 24 49
Owen Tippett 54 17 16 33 Bryan Rust 49 20 22 42
Sean Couturier 56 9 20 29 Erik Karlsson 60 6 34 40
Tyson Foerster 58 16 12 28 Evgeni Malkin 50 10 27 37

Flyers Penguins Players to Watch

Tyson Foerster had another big game against the Penguins on Tuesday, scoring a goal and picking up three points. Foerster has five goals and nine points in eight games against Pittsburgh.

Bryan Rust returned to the lineup on Tuesday after missing three straight games. He has five goals and 10 assists in his last 17 games.

Flyers Penguins Goalie Matchup

Sam Ersson gets the start for the Flyers. Ersson made 23 saves on 24 shots in the win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Ersson is on a three-game winning streak, with a combined 69 saves on 75 shots during the streak.

Alex Nedeljkovic gets the start for the Penguins. Nedeljkovic allowed six goals on 38 shots in Tuesday’s loss. Nedeljkovic has allowed 11 goals on 51

Projected Lineups

Flyers Lines

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

Penguins Lines

Penguins Scratches: Michael Bunting (injury), Vladislav Kolyachonok (healthy), Matt Nieto (healthy), Ryan Graves (healthy)

Lineup Notes

  • Flyers: The Flyers are using the same lineup at Tuesday’s game.
  • Penguins: Michael Bunting is out indefinitely after having appendix surgery on Wednesday. Bokondji Imama returns to the lineup.

Game Notes

  • Power Play: Flyers (15.9% – 28th), Penguins (24.4% – 8th)
  • Penalty Kill: Flyers (78.9% – 18th), Penguins (79.4% – 14th)
  • Recent History vs. Penguins 
    • Feb. 25, 2025 – Flyers 6, Penguins 1 (at PHI)
    • Feb. 8, 2025 – Flyers 3, Penguins 2 (at PHI)
    • Dec. 23, 2024 – Penguins 7, Flyers 3 (at PIT)
  • Team Leaders vs. Penguins
    • Tyson Foerster – 8 GP, 5 G, 4 A, 9 P
    • Noah Cates – 8 GP, 5 G, 3 A, 8 P
    • Travis Konecny – 32 GP, 12 G, 15 A, 27 P
    • Sam Ersson – 5 GP, 3-2-0, 2.97 GAA, .895 SV%

Where to Watch

  • TV: ESPN+/Hulu
  • Radio: Flyers Broadcast Network