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Penguins dominate Flyers 7-0 in historic season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 6:45 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Penguins dominate Flyers 7-0 in historic season opener

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins started the 2026-27 NHL season with a decisive 7-0 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on September 30 in Philadelphia. Nicholas Robertson scored twice, while goaltender Arturs Silovs secured a shutout with 19 saves. Pittsburgh's win marked the largest road shutout in NHL season opener history and was a stark contrast to their previous playoff loss to the Flyers. The Penguins controlled the game, outshooting Philadelphia 38-19 and scoring multiple times in each period. Next, the Penguins will look to build on this success in their upcoming games.

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By the Numbers

•Penguins score seven goals from six different players.
•Nicholas Robertson scores twice in his debut.
•Arturs Silovs achieves a 19-save shutout.
•Pittsburgh had 14 players recording points during the game.
•The Penguins' victory is the largest season-opening road shutout in NHL history.

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6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins’ 7-0 rout of Flyers sets a remarkable NHL record

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The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the 2026-27 NHL season with a historic 7-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Nicholas Robertson scored twice, Arturs Silovs stopped all 19 shots, and 14 Penguins recorded points. The result became the largest road shutout in an NHL season opener while adding several notable franchise milestones.
— Yahoo Sports

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