NHL4/18/2026
Scheduled
TIME:11:00 PM UTC
VENUE:
PHI logo
PHI
43-27.524
Away Team
8th in Conference DivisionLast5: W4L1
00
41-25.500
PIT
PIT logo
Home Team
7th in Conference DivisionLast5: W2L3

AI Game Overview

Ladies and gentlemen, hockey fans across the globe, welcome to the main stage. We are deep into the 2025-2026 NHL regular season, and the calendar has circled a date that sends a shiver of anticipation through the Keystone State. On April 18th, the Philadelphia Flyers head into enemy territory to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a clash that defines the very soul of Pennsylvania hockey.

This is more than just a game; it’s a storied rivalry that has defined generations of NHL intensity. As we approach this late-season showdown, both clubs are fighting for every inch of ice, looking to solidify their positioning as the playoff picture crystallizes.

While the oddsmakers are keeping their cards close to the vest—with moneyline, spread, and total figures currently off the board—the narrative here is written in the history books. When the Flyers and Penguins collide, the betting lines become secondary to the sheer pride on the line. We’re looking at a high-stakes battle where speed, grit, and goaltending will be the ultimate arbiters of victory.

Will the Flyers silence the home crowd in Pittsburgh, or will the Penguins defend their barn and assert their dominance in this heated divisional tilt? Grab your jerseys and settle in, because when these two take the ice, the intensity is guaranteed to be at a fever pitch. It’s Philadelphia versus Pittsburgh—the rivalry that never sleeps, and the game you simply cannot afford to miss. Puck drop is set for 11:00 PM ET. Let’s get ready for some hockey!

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The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins enter this late-season matchup with remarkably similar profiles, separated by only a few points in the standings. The Flyers hold a slight edge in overall wins with a 43-27 record compared to the Penguins' 41-25 mark, but the head-to-head history suggests a highly volatile rivalry. In their most recent meeting on March 7, 2026, Philadelphia secured a narrow 4-3 road victory, showcasing their ability to compete in Pittsburgh's building. However, the Penguins have historically utilized home-ice advantage effectively in this series, evidenced by their 6-3 win earlier in January. Given that both teams are fighting for position in the bottom half of their division, defensive discipline will be the deciding factor. The recent trend shows these games often result in high-scoring affairs, and with the Flyers playing slightly more consistent hockey this season, the Penguins will need to rely on their veteran core to control the pace and neutralize Philadelphia's transition game to secure a win on home ice.

Previous Matchups

2026Mar 7
PHI4
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3PIT
2026Jan 16
PHI3
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6PIT
2026Dec 2
PIT5
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1PHI
2026Oct 28
PIT2
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3PHI
2025Feb 28
PHI4
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5PIT
2025Feb 26
PIT1
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6PHI

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Current Season Games

PHI logoPHI

Wvs MTL4 - 2
Wvs CAR3 - 2
W@ WPG7 - 1
L@ DET3 - 6
W@ NJ5 - 1
Wvs BOS2 - 1
W@ NYI4 - 1
Lvs DET2 - 4
L@ WAS4 - 6
Wvs DAL2 - 1
W@ DET5 - 3
Wvs CHI5 - 1
Lvs CBJ2 - 3
W@ SJ4 - 1
W@ LA4 - 3
W@ ANA3 - 2
Lvs CBJ1 - 2
W@ MIN3 - 2
Wvs WAS4 - 1
Lvs NYR2 - 6
W@ PIT4 - 3
Lvs UTA0 - 3
W@ TOR3 - 2
Wvs BOS3 - 1
W@ NYR3 - 2
L@ WAS1 - 3
Lvs OTT1 - 2
Wvs WAS4 - 2
Lvs LA2 - 3
L@ BOS3 - 6
L@ CBJ3 - 5
Lvs NYI0 - 4
W@ COL7 - 3
L@ UTA4 - 5
W@ VEG2 - 1
Lvs NYR3 - 6
L@ PIT3 - 6
L@ BUF2 - 5
Lvs TB1 - 5
Lvs TB2 - 7
Lvs TOR1 - 2
Wvs ANA5 - 2
W@ EDM5 - 2
L@ CGY1 - 5
W@ VAN6 - 3
L@ SEA1 - 4
W@ CHI3 - 1
Wvs VAN5 - 2
L@ NYR4 - 5
L@ BUF3 - 5
W@ MTL4 - 1
L@ CAR2 - 3
Lvs CAR3 - 4
Lvs VEG2 - 3
Wvs SJ4 - 1
Lvs COL2 - 3
Wvs BUF5 - 2
Lvs PIT1 - 5
W@ NJ5 - 3
W@ NYI4 - 3
W@ FLA4 - 2
L@ TB0 - 3
Wvs NJ6 - 3
Wvs STL3 - 2
L@ DAL1 - 5
W@ STL6 - 5
Lvs EDM1 - 2
Lvs OTT2 - 3
W@ NAS3 - 1
W@ MTL5 - 4
Lvs CGY1 - 2
Lvs TOR2 - 5
Wvs NAS4 - 1
Wvs PIT3 - 2
Wvs NYI4 - 3
L@ OTT1 - 2
Wvs SEA5 - 2
Wvs MIN2 - 1
Lvs WPG2 - 5
Wvs FLA5 - 2
L@ CAR3 - 4
L@ FLA1 - 2
Wvs NJ4 - 3
Lvs NYI3 - 4
W@ BOS3 - 2
Lvs BOS3 - 4
L@ WAS1 - 5
L@ MTL2 - 4
W@ NYI3 - 2

PIT logoPIT

L@ STL5 - 7
L@ WAS0 - 3
Lvs WAS3 - 6
W@ NJ5 - 2
Wvs FLA5 - 2
Wvs FLA9 - 4
L@ TB3 - 6
Wvs DET5 - 1
W@ NYI8 - 3
Lvs DAL3 - 6
W@ OTT4 - 3
Lvs COL2 - 6
Lvs CAR1 - 5
Wvs WPG5 - 4
L@ CAR5 - 6
W@ COL7 - 2
W@ UTA4 - 3
L@ VEG2 - 6
L@ CAR4 - 5
Wvs BOS5 - 4
Lvs PHI3 - 4
Lvs BUF1 - 5
L@ BOS1 - 2
Wvs VEG5 - 0
L@ NYR2 - 3
Wvs NJ4 - 1
W@ BUF5 - 2
L@ NYI4 - 5
Lvs OTT2 - 3
Wvs NYR6 - 5
Wvs CHI6 - 2
W@ VAN3 - 2
W@ EDM6 - 2
W@ CGY4 - 1
W@ SEA6 - 3
Lvs CBJ3 - 4
Wvs PHI6 - 3
Lvs TB1 - 2
L@ BOS0 - 1
Lvs CGY1 - 2
Wvs NJ4 - 1
W@ CBJ5 - 4
W@ DET4 - 1
Wvs DET4 - 3
Wvs CAR5 - 1
W@ CHI7 - 3
L@ TOR3 - 6
Wvs MTL4 - 3
L@ MTL0 - 4
L@ OTT0 - 4
Lvs EDM4 - 6
Lvs UTA4 - 5
Lvs SJ5 - 6
Lvs MTL2 - 4
Lvs ANA3 - 4
L@ DAL2 - 3
W@ TB4 - 3
W@ PHI5 - 1
Lvs TOR2 - 7
W@ CBJ4 - 3
Wvs BUF4 - 2
Lvs SEA2 - 3
Lvs MIN0 - 5
Wvs NAS4 - 0
L@ NAS1 - 2
Lvs LA2 - 3
L@ NJ1 - 2
Wvs WAS5 - 3
L@ TOR3 - 4
L@ WPG2 - 5
W@ MIN4 - 1
L@ PHI2 - 3
Wvs STL6 - 3
Lvs CBJ4 - 5
W@ FLA5 - 3
Wvs VAN5 - 1
W@ SJ3 - 0
W@ LA4 - 2
L@ ANA3 - 4
Lvs NYR1 - 6
Wvs NYI4 - 3
W@ NYR3 - 0
Wvs BUF5 - 4
W@ BUF5 - 3
W@ DET2 - 1
Wvs CBJ4 - 1
Wvs DET3 - 2
L@ CBJ1 - 4
L@ MTL1 - 2

Previous Season Games

PHI logoPHI

L@ BUF4 - 5
Lvs CBJ0 - 3
L@ OTT3 - 4
Wvs NYI4 - 3
W@ NYR8 - 5
L@ MTL2 - 3
Wvs NAS2 - 1
Wvs BUF7 - 4
Wvs MTL6 - 4
L@ TOR2 - 7
L@ CHI4 - 7
L@ DAL2 - 3
L@ WAS2 - 3
L@ TB0 - 2
Lvs CAR0 - 5
Wvs TB4 - 3
Lvs OTT2 - 5
Lvs NJ1 - 3
Lvs SEA1 - 4
Lvs WPG1 - 4
Lvs CGY3 - 6
W@ WPG2 - 1
L@ PIT4 - 5
Wvs PIT6 - 1
Wvs EDM6 - 3
Wvs PIT3 - 2
Lvs WAS3 - 4
L@ UTA2 - 3
L@ COL0 - 2
Lvs NYI0 - 3
L@ NJ0 - 5
Wvs NJ4 - 2
L@ NYI1 - 3
L@ NYR1 - 6
Wvs DET2 - 1
W@ NJ3 - 1
W@ NYI5 - 3
L@ CBJ2 - 3
Wvs FLA4 - 3
Wvs ANA6 - 0
Lvs DAL1 - 4
Lvs TOR2 - 3
L@ TOR2 - 3
L@ VEG2 - 5
W@ SJ4 - 0
L@ LA4 - 5
W@ ANA3 - 1
L@ PIT3 - 7
Wvs CBJ5 - 4
Lvs LA3 - 7
L@ DET4 - 6
L@ MIN1 - 4
Wvs DET4 - 1
W@ CBJ5 - 3
Lvs UTA2 - 4
L@ BOS3 - 4
Lvs FLA5 - 7
W@ STL3 - 2
Wvs NYR3 - 1
W@ NAS3 - 2
Lvs VEG4 - 5
Wvs CHI3 - 2
Lvs CAR1 - 4
Lvs COL2 - 3
Wvs BUF5 - 2
W@ OTT5 - 4
Wvs SJ4 - 3
L@ FLA3 - 4
W@ TB2 - 1
L@ CAR4 - 6
Lvs BOS0 - 3
Wvs STL2 - 1
W@ BOS2 - 0
Lvs MTL3 - 4
Wvs MIN7 - 5
L@ WAS3 - 6
Lvs WAS1 - 4
Lvs VAN0 - 3
L@ SEA4 - 6
L@ EDM3 - 4
L@ CGY3 - 6
W@ VAN3 - 2
Wvs NJ5 - 4
L@ BOS1 - 4
L@ NYI3 - 4
Wvs BOS3 - 2
Wvs NYI2 - 0
L@ MTL0 - 5
W@ WAS6 - 2

PIT logoPIT

Wvs WAS5 - 2
Lvs BOS1 - 4
W@ NJ4 - 2
Wvs CHI5 - 0
L@ CHI1 - 3
W@ DAL5 - 3
L@ STL4 - 5
Wvs OTT1 - 0
L@ BUF3 - 7
L@ TB1 - 6
L@ FLA3 - 4
Wvs CBJ6 - 3
Lvs NYI2 - 4
Wvs NJ7 - 3
Wvs STL5 - 3
Wvs VEG3 - 2
W@ MIN3 - 1
L@ VEG0 - 4
L@ COL1 - 4
Lvs TOR5 - 6
Lvs BOS2 - 3
Wvs PHI5 - 4
L@ PHI1 - 6
Lvs NYR3 - 5
Lvs WAS3 - 8
L@ PHI2 - 3
W@ NYR3 - 2
Lvs NJ2 - 3
Wvs NAS3 - 0
W@ UTA3 - 2
L@ SJ1 - 2
L@ SEA1 - 4
L@ ANA1 - 5
W@ LA5 - 1
L@ WAS1 - 4
W@ BUF5 - 2
Lvs SEA2 - 4
Lvs TB2 - 5
Lvs OTT0 - 5
Wvs EDM5 - 3
Lvs CBJ3 - 4
L@ CAR3 - 4
L@ FLA2 - 3
L@ DET2 - 4
Wvs NYI3 - 2
L@ NYI3 - 6
Wvs PHI7 - 3
L@ NJ0 - 3
W@ NAS5 - 4
Wvs LA3 - 2
L@ OTT2 - 3
W@ MTL9 - 2
Lvs COL2 - 6
Wvs TOR5 - 2
L@ NYR2 - 4
Wvs FLA5 - 4
Wvs CGY6 - 2
W@ BOS2 - 1
Wvs VAN5 - 4
Lvs UTA1 - 6
Lvs WPG1 - 4
Lvs TB2 - 3
Wvs SJ4 - 3
L@ CBJ2 - 6
Lvs DET2 - 3
Lvs DAL1 - 7
W@ WAS4 - 2
L@ CAR1 - 5
L@ NYI3 - 4
Wvs MTL3 - 1
Wvs ANA2 - 1
Lvs MIN3 - 5
L@ VAN3 - 4
L@ EDM0 - 4
L@ CGY3 - 4
L@ WPG3 - 6
Lvs CAR1 - 4
Wvs BUF6 - 5
W@ MTL6 - 3
L@ TOR2 - 4
W@ DET6 - 3
Lvs NYR0 - 6
Wvs CBJ7 - 3
W@ CBJ3 - 1
Lvs DET1 - 2
W@ DET5 - 1
W@ OTT5 - 2
Lvs BUF2 - 3
L@ BUF3 - 7