Pittsburgh Penguins secure 7-0 victory against Philadelphia Flyers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

On September 30, 2026, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 7-0 in Philadelphia. The Penguins showcased a revamped defense, highlighted by strong performances from Sam Girard and new addition Kaeden Korzcak. This victory stands out particularly as it comes against a team that eliminated them in the previous playoffs. Despite the impressive result, there are questions surrounding roster depth as several players are currently on injured reserve. The Penguins will need to manage their roster moving forward as they await the return of key forwards.
- •Pittsburgh triumphs 7-0 in Philadelphia on September 30, 2026.
- •Sam Girard and Kaeden Korzcak stand out in defense.
- •Victory against a playoff rival highlights team improvement.
- •Ben Kindel and Bryan Rust currently on injured reserve.
- •Roster decisions loom as players recover from injuries.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Thoughts on: Girard, Robertson, depth and more
"Gotta take one more look at last night. Results as good as a 7-0 victory on the road against a rival and team that eliminated the Penguins in the playoffs has to be savored for as long as possible before moving on to the next one. Here’s some areas to highlight about the game worth […]
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