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Penguins Stave Off Sweep With 4-2 Game Four

PUBLISHED Apr 25, 2026, 11:20 PM ET

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PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 on Saturday night in Game 4, staving off a first-round sweep and forcing a Game 5 in Pittsburgh on Monday. Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal and Kris Letang added a third-period blast while goaltender Artūrs Šilovs recorded 25 saves in his first start of the series. The result reduces the Flyers’ series lead to 3-1 and preserves Pittsburgh’s postseason hopes heading into Monday’s 7 p.m. matchup at PPG Paints Arena. Penguins coach Dan Muse’s decision to start Silovs and bench Stuart Skinner drew attention, and both teams will adjust lineups and tactics during the upcoming travel day.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Penguins missed the postseason in each of the previous three campaigns (context before playoffs).
Flyers won the first three games of the first-round series to lead 3–0.
Penguins held practice Thursday where Sidney Crosby emphasized approach and focus ahead of Game 4.
Saturday Game 4 in Philadelphia: Penguins won 4–2; Crosby, Letang, Rakell, and Dewar scored; Silovs made 25 saves.
Game 5 scheduled Monday at 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.

News Intelligence

If you're a Penguins fan, this win is a sigh of relief. It keeps the team's playoff hopes alive. It also shows the power of focus and strategy, as emphasized by Crosby. For Flyers fans, it's a reminder that a series lead isn't a guarantee.

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Who Benefited

The Pittsburgh Penguins organization, players (notably Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang), interim goaltender Artūrs Šilovs, local businesses in Pittsburgh, and broadcasters benefited from renewed postseason revenue, a forced Game 5, and increased spectator interest.

Who Impacted

The Philadelphia Flyers, their goaltender Dan Vladar, Flyers fans, and local retailers in Philadelphia lost momentum and potential playoff economic gains after the Game 4 defeat that prevented a home sweep-clinching victory.

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