NHL action on Thursday features a meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania between the Philadelphia Flyers (26-26-7) and Pittsburgh Penguins (23-28-9) at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Flyers rank 13th while the Penguins are 15th in the Eastern Conference.
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Flyers vs. Penguins: Feb. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Flyers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.9 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.27 | 25th |
| Shots | 27.2 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 15.92% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.91% | 17th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 31st |
| Shots | 28.7 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 24.4% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.38% | 15th |
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Flyers vs. Penguins Top Players
Flyers
- A productive offensive player this season for Philadelphia, Travis Konecny has recorded 62 points.
- With 17 goals and 24 assists, Matvei Michkov is one of the most important contributors for Philadelphia with his 41 points (0.7 per game).
- With 33 points through 54 games (17 goals and 16 assists), Owen Tippett has been an important part of Philadelphia's offensive efforts this season.
- Samuel Ersson (18-10-3) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .896 for Philadelphia.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby's 60 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Pittsburgh. He has 18 goals and 42 assists in 58 games.
- Rickard Rakell has helped lead the attack for Pittsburgh this season with 25 goals and 23 assists.
- Bryan Rust has 42 points so far, including 20 goals and 22 assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic has an .893 save percentage (49th in the league), with 742 total saves, conceding 89 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has put together a 12-11-5 record this season.
Flyers vs. Penguins Injury Report
Flyers
Ryan Ellis: Out (Back)
Penguins
Michael Bunting: Out (Abdomen)
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Flyers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2025 | Penguins | W 3-2 | Home |
| 2/22/2025 | Oilers | W 6-3 | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Penguins | W 6-1 | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/22/2025 | Capitals | L 8-3 | Home |
| 2/23/2025 | Rangers | L 5-3 | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Flyers | L 6-1 | Away |
| 2/27/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 3/1/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 3/2/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 3/4/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |