The Philadelphia Flyers (4-3-1) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (7-2-1) tonight at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia in the first of today’s Frozen Frenzy matchups.

Pittsburgh comes into this matchup riding a strong start, sitting in second place in the Metropolitan Division behind the New Jersey Devils. The Penguins beat the St. Louis Blues last night 6-3, with Sidney Crosby contributing a goal and two assists — and becoming the ninth player in NHL history to reach 1,700 career points, all with Pittsburgh.

Crosby has 14 points through 10 games, tied for fifth in the NHL. Longtime teammate Evgeni Malkin is also off to a stellar start, tied for the league lead with 16 points. The Penguins’ offense has been among the league’s best early, averaging 3.80 goals per game and posting a +11 goal differential. Their power play has clicked at 33.3% — second in the NHL — and their top six has carried the load.

But Pittsburgh is playing the second leg of a back-to-back, which could impact their legs and structure in the later periods. Tristan Jarry started last night, so Arturs Silovs may get the nod in goal. The Penguins’ ability to stay sharp under fatigue will be key if Philadelphia can push the pace and generate high-danger looks.

Meanwhile, the Flyers are coming off a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders in their last game. They sit tied with the Islanders for fifth in the division and have been competitive in most of their outings. Philadelphia is averaging 2.75 goals per game while allowing 2.63, but their special teams remain a concern — a 16.0% power play ranks near the bottom of the league, though their 87% penalty kill is among the top 10.

Owen Tippett, Travis Konecny, and Sean Couturier lead the Flyers’ offense, while Samuel Ersson is expected to start in net. To stay in this one, the Flyers will need to limit penalties and clog shooting lanes against one of the league’s hottest attacks.

Prediction

This renewal of the “Battle of Pennsylvania” rivalry brings extra energy to Wells Fargo Center, but the Penguins’ depth and chemistry make them tough to slow down right now. Expect the Flyers to make it competitive early before Pittsburgh’s stars take control down the stretch.

Projected Final Score: Penguins 4, Flyers 2

Injury Report

Philadelphia Flyers

Oliver Bonk (D) — IR-NR

Rasmus Ristolainen (D) — IR-NR, estimated 4-6 weeks

Ethan Samson (D) — IR-NR

Pittsburgh Penguins

Rickard Rakell (RW) — IR

Caleb Jones (D) — IR

Tanner Howe (LW) — IR-NR

Rutger McGroarty (RW) — IR-NR

Jack St. Ivany (D) — IR-NR

How to Watch Penguins vs. Flyers

Puck drop for tonight’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers is set for 6:00 PM Eastern at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The game airs live nationally on ESPN and streams on the ESPN app and website.

If you’re a cord-cutter without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch the game for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.

YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM Eastern

Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

TV: ESPN

Streaming: ESPN app and website