Penguins vs Flyers Picks and Prediction – 2/26/2025

This Tuesday, Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins will travel to Wells Fargo Center to take on Travis Konecny and the Philadelphia Flyers in a Metropolitan Division showdown. Get our free NHL Picks all season long! The Penguins, now 23-27-9, are looking to rebound after a 5-2 loss against the New York Rangers on Sunday. Crosby remains the focal point of Pittsburgh’s offense, consistently leading the way with his scoring and playmaking ability.

Philadelphia, sitting at 25-26-7, is coming off a 6-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Konecny has been a key spark for the Flyers, playing with his usual energy and ability to generate scoring opportunities. Philadelphia has been fighting to stay in the playoff race and will look to keep the momentum going at home.

Pittsburgh will need to clean up its defensive mistakes after allowing five goals against the Rangers. Slowing down Konecny and the Flyers’ attack while capitalizing on scoring chances will be critical. Crosby will need to set the tone early and help the Penguins regain some offensive rhythm.

For Philadelphia, keeping Crosby in check and maintaining their strong offensive pressure will be the main focus. Konecny will look to continue his strong play, while the Flyers’ defensive core will have to step up to hold off Pittsburgh’s top line.

This matchup highlights Crosby’s leadership and offensive skill against Konecny’s energy and scoring ability in a classic division rivalry. While Pittsburgh will fight to snap their losing streak, Philadelphia’s recent form and home-ice advantage could give them the edge. Take the Flyers to squeeze out the win on home ice. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Flyers win 4-3.