How to Watch Penguins vs. Flyers Game 1: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for 2026 NHL Playoffs
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A classic NHL rivalry will be renewed when the Penguins and Flyers meet in Pittsburgh for Game 1 of their first-round series.
The Penguins ended the regular season on a three-game losing streak, but they were resting key players down the stretch after clinching a playoff berth. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and the rest of the Pens should be feeling fresh as they enter the postseason bracket for the first time since 2022.
Philadelphia is back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Travis Konecny, Trevor Zegras and the Flyers will attempt to carry the momentum from the end of the regular season into this series after winning six of their last seven games.
Here is everything you need to know about Penguins vs. Flyers, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 of the first-round series.
How to watch Penguins vs. Flyers Game 1: TV channel, live stream
Penguins vs. Flyers will air locally on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Game 1 will also be available to stream on SNP 360 and fubo.
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Penguins vs. Flyers Game 1 start time
- Date: Saturday, April 18
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Penguins vs. Flyers is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 18. Game 1 will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Penguins vs. Flyers schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 18 | Game 1: Flyers vs. Penguins | 8 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| April 20 | Game 2: Flyers vs. Penguins | 7 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| April 22 | Game 3: Penguins vs. Flyers | 7 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| April 25 | Game 4: Penguins vs. Flyers | 8 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| April 27 | Game 5*: Flyers vs. Penguins | TBD | TBD |
| April 29 | Game 6*: Penguins vs. Flyers | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 7*: Flyers vs. Penguins | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
NHL Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NHL Playoffs:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Second round begins | May 2* |
| Conference finals begin | May 17* |
| Stanley Cup Final begins | June 3* |
| Last possible day for Game 7 | June 21 |
*Can move up depending on earlier series
