Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 4/27/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Monday, April 27, 2026

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (+114) Penguins (-135)

PPG Paints Arena is the location where the Pittsburgh Penguins (41-25-16) will attempt to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12) on Monday in Game 5 of their 1st round series. Philly leads the series 3-1. The line on this matchup has the Flyers at +114 and the Penguins are sitting at -135. The betting total comes in at 5.5.

The Philadelphia Flyers came up short in their 4-2 loss to the Penguins in Game 4. The Flyers had a below average offensive performance in this loss. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 2 of the 30 shots they attempted. Furthermore, they had 3 chances on the power play but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. Philadelphia accumulated 18 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Philadelphia Flyers have tallied 240 goals (21st in the NHL) so far this year and have given up 239. For the season, the have a total of 98 points and their points percentage is .598. Philadelphia has compiled 235 power play chances and they have tallied 37 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 15.74%. At even strength, the Flyers have allowed 184 goals while having 203 on the offensive side of the ice. Philadelphia has taken 2,088 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.5%. The Flyers have seen 2,087 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .885. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have earned 245 power play opportunities (12th in pro hockey) and have scored 55 goals in those chances.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Daniel Vladar. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Vladar has recorded 85 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .582. He has a save percentage of .898 for his 5,690 minutes in the crease. Vladar has had 4,091 shots against him and he has 3,674 saves. Opponents have been able to score 417 goals versus Vladar in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.86. He has compiled an overall record of 78-48-23 and he was named the starter in 146 games. Vladar has participated in 157 matchups over the course of his hockey career.

The Penguins stayed alive by playing a great all-around game in Game 4. They had 3 chances on the power play in this one and scored 1 out of those chances. The Penguins scored 4 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they tried.

The Penguins have tallied 234 goals at even strength and 56 goals (8th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. Pittsburgh has tried 2,342 shots (10th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 12.38%, while allowing their opponents 2,246 shots. On the campaign, the Pittsburgh Penguins have accumulated 290 goals, 98 points, and a points percentage of .598. They have allowed 258 goals to be scored by way of 214 goals at even strength and 44 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 232 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 24.14%. They have a penalty kill rate of 81.43% on the other teams 237 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 88.5%.

Across the ice you are going to see Arturs Silovs between the pipes. He has accounted for 1,322 saves out of the 1,494 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .885. Silovs has compiled a career mark of 27-20-10 and has been in goal for 58 games. He has made the start in 56 games and has played for a total of 1,101 mins. Silovs' quality start rate sits at 48.2% and he has made 27 quality starts in his pro hockey career. Teams are averaging 3.07 goals per contest and he has yielded 172 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Philadelphia (+114)

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