The battle for Pennsylvania bragging rights is officially on.
For the eighth time in the franchises’ storied histories, the Pittsburgh Penguins are going head-to-head with the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL Playoffs.
After wrapping the 2025-26 campaign with a 41-25-16 record and a second place finish in the Metropolitan Division, Sidney Crosby’s old guard club have home ice advantage over Travis Konecny’s youthful 43-27-12 squad in this first-round showdown.
Games 1 and 2 — along with Games 5 and 7 if necessary — at PPG Paints Arena are set for:
Game One
Saturday, April 18
8 p.m.
Game Two
Monday, April 20
7 p.m.
Game Five
Monday, April 27
TBD
Game Seven
Saturday, May 2
TBD
If you’d like to witness these cutthroat clashes live, tickets are available for all four potential tilts in the Steel City as of today.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one first round contest in Pittsburgh was $224 including fees on StubHub.
Prices start at $243 including fees for games in Philly.
And while that’s certainly pricey, it’s hard to put a dollar amount on catching these longtime foes — who split the four-game regular season series 2-2 — duking it out on the ice in the postseason, especially considering both have undergone recent playoff droughts.
Pittsburgh’s last trip to the postseason was in 2022; Philadelphia hasn’t advanced since 2020.
“Couldn’t have drawn it up any better. Battle of Pennsylvania, and it’s going to be a good one,” Flyers winger Owen Tippett said. “We’re excited.”
He’s not wrong; the majority of prognosticators are having trouble picking a winner for this neck-and-neck series. However, USA Today gives the Pens the edge, predicting they’ll win in six.
As for us, all we know for certain is that this “Legends vs. Kids” series should be a doozy.
Don’t miss this one live.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers 2026 First-Round NHL Playoff Series below.
Buffalo Sabres playoff home game tickets
A complete calendar including all announced Sabres home game dates and the best prices on tickets can be found here:
| Buffalo Sabres home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Game One Saturday, April 18 |
$402 (including fees) |
| Game Two Monday, April 20 |
$224 (including fees) |
| Game Five Monday, April 27 |
$229 (including fees) |
| Game Seven Saturday, May 2 |
$358 (including fees) |
Philadelphia Flyers playoff home game tickets
All Flyers playoff home game dates and the cheapest tickets available can be found below.
| Philadelphia Flyers home game dates | StubHub prices start at |
|---|---|
| Game Three Wednesday, April 22 |
$255 (including fees) |
| Game Four Saturday, April 25 |
$266 (including fees) |
| Game Six Wednesday, April 29 |
$243 (including fees) |
How to watch the Penguins and Flyers on TV
Fans hoping to catch on the tube can watch all first-round playoff games on ABC, ESPN and TNT.
Just make sure to review your local listings before tuning in.
If you don’t have cable, your best bet may be DIRECTV.
2026 NHL playoff schedule
Want to keep tabs on how the postseason is shaking out?
Check out the NHL’s 2026 Playoff Bracket here.
Huge concerts at the PPG Paints Arena in 2026
Not sure what to do once the final buzzer sounds on the 2025-26 NHL season?
The PPG Paints Arena has you covered.
The pristine and polished arena has booked a number of exciting acts to entertain audiences all summer (and fall) long.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• Earth Wind and Fire with Lionel Richie (June 30)
• Zac Brown Band (Aug. 13)
• Zach Top (Aug. 20)
• Sombr (Nov. 12)
• Andrea Bocelli (Dec. 21)
Want to see who else is Steel City-bound? Check out this list of all the upcoming events at the PPG Paints Arena to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
