Philadelphia Flyers defeat Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2: Recap & Betting Results

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · NHL · Philadelphia Flyers 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2

The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena. The Philadelphia Flyers covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 5 goals combined.

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins final score and game recap

The Philadelphia Flyers won by 1 goal.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins?

The Philadelphia Flyers covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal.

Did Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins go over or under the total?

The game went under: 5 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 1.5.

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Philadelphia Flyers at +122 and the Pittsburgh Penguins at -146. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Pittsburgh Penguins a 57% favorite. The Philadelphia Flyers won as the underdog at +122: $122 profit on a $100 bet.

This result left the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the puck line, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.

This result left the Pittsburgh Penguins 0-1 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the puck line, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.

What's next for Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins?

Next for the Philadelphia Flyers: at the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, April 20, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Penguins: the Philadelphia Flyers at home on Monday, April 20, 2026.