Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Preview: The Grind

For the Philadelphia Flyers, who have managed to avoid the lengthy losing streak, this week has been a reminder of just how little margin there is for error. Four straight losses, including three in regulation, have knocked the Flyers from third place in the Metropolitan Division to fifth, and now two points out of a playoff spot.

The Flyers are right back on the ice as their back-to-back on the road comes complete. They face the Pittsburgh Penguins, who had won six straight going into 2026, but have now lost three straight themselves.

Game time is at 7 p.m.

Trevor Zegras scored his 18th goal of the season on Wednesday, his first points since a two-goal game against Anaheim on Jan. 6. Zegras continues to lead the Flyers with 42 points in 45 games.

Sidney Crosby had an eight-game points streak from Dec. 21 to Jan. 8, picking up 14 points in that time. He has been held without a point during the Penguins’ three-game losing streak.

Sam Ersson is expected to get the start for the Flyers. Ersson entered in relief on Wednesday night after Dan Vladar left with an injury after the first period. Ersson made six saves on eight shots in the final two periods. In his last start on Jan. 10, Ersson allowed seven goals on 23 shots in a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Stuart Skinner gets the start for Pittsburgh. Skinner took the loss despite allowing one goals on 19 shots to Boston on Sunday. Skinner has allowed just one goal in each of his last four starts.

Projected Lineups

Lineup Notes

• Flyers: No changes are anticipated to the Flyers’ lineup. The Flyers called up Aleksei Kolosov to serve as backup. Bobby Brink was placed on IR retroactive to Jan. 6. Rasmus Ristolainen was a late scratch on Wednesday and is listed as day-to-day.
• Penguins: No changes are expected to the Pittsburgh lineup.

Where to Watch

• TV: ESPN
• Radio: Flyers Broadcast Network