Malkin scores, Silovs stops 19 shots as Penguins pile on in 7-0 win over Flyers in teams’ opener

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - On September 30, 2026, the Pittsburgh Penguins delivered a commanding 7-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Evgeni Malkin, Hendrix Lapierre, and Filip Hallander each scored in the second period, while Arturs Silovs made his third career shutout, his 57th start. Nick Robertson scored two goals for the Penguins, with Ville Koivunen and Egor Chinakhov adding one goal each.

Sidney Crosby contributed an assist. This triumph marked the Penguins' return to form, aiming for another playoff run in the Eastern Conference. Malkin, 40, netted his first goal of the night with a one-timer from the slot, extending his career point total against the Flyers to a remarkable 100. Crosby's assist on Robertson's opening goal pushed his record to 140 points against the Flyers.

Vladar, the Flyers' goaltender, struggled with an undisclosed injury, resulting in a significant performance as the Penguins racked up five goals on their first 18 shots. Vladar's inability to play a full period came to light when he mishandled Robertson's second goal with the skate of his boot, leading to a 6-0 tally for the Penguins.

The Penguins will host their home opener against Montreal on Saturday, while the Flyers will face New Jersey on Thursday.