NHL · Season 2025
Penguins beat Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 to stay alive. Letang's second-period winner, Crosby's two assists, Silovs' 18 saves — Philadelphia leads series 3-2.
Match Videos
Player Ratings
1.0 – 10.0Kris Letang
Game-winning goal in the second period off a Crosby setup; veteran defenseman delivered the decisive shot of the night.
Sidney Crosby
Two assists, including the primary on Letang's winner — the Penguins captain controlled tempo all night.
Arturs Silovs
18 saves on 20 shots, including a clean third period as the Flyers pressed for the equalizer.
Travis Sanheim
Power-play goal in the second to briefly tie the game 2-2 and keep the Flyers within a single strike.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryLetang's Second-Period Winner Keeps Penguins Alive
The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination with a 3-2 home victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round, trimming the Flyers' series lead to 3-2 and forcing a Game 6 back in Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh Penguins – Philadelphia Flyers 3:2 (1:0, 2:2, 0:0)
Goals: 3. Söderblom (Mantha, Wotherspoon), 24. Dewar (Crosby, Lizotte), 38. Letang (Crosby, Shea) – 24. Bump (Ristolainen, Cates), 36. Sanheim (Ristolainen, Konecny).
Goalies: Silovs – Vladař. Shots on goal: 21:20.
/series state: 2:3/
Söderblom Opens, Pens Strike Twice in the Second
Elmer Söderblom drew first blood just past the two-minute mark of the opening frame, finishing a passing play started by Anthony Mantha and Parker Wotherspoon. Pittsburgh carried the 1-0 lead into the first intermission and then punched it out to 2-0 early in the second when Connor Dewar converted off a Sidney Crosby setup.
Flyers Answer — Then Letang Has the Last Word
Philadelphia refused to fold. Anthony Bump replied seconds after the Pens' second goal, with Rasmus Ristolainen and Noah Cates assisting. Late in the period, Travis Sanheim tied it 2-2 on a Flyers power play. Kris Letang then took matters into his own hands at 17:32 of the second, beating Petr Vladař with a wrist shot from the high slot. Crosby and Ryan Shea picked up the helpers.
Silovs Slams the Door
Arturs Silovs was perfect in the third period, finishing with 18 saves on 20 shots as the Flyers pressed for an equalizer that never came. The Penguins' goalie had been the question mark of this series; Tuesday night he was the answer.
What It Means
Pittsburgh has cut Philadelphia's series lead to 3-2 and now heads back to the Wells Fargo Center for Game 6. The Flyers can still close out the series at home, but the Penguins have life — and Crosby, with another two-assist night at age 38, is showing why he remains the captain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers Game 5?
Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 3-2 at PPG Paints Arena in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round.
Who scored the game-winning goal?
Kris Letang scored the game-winner at 17:32 of the second period, assisted by Sidney Crosby and Ryan Shea.
Who scored for the Pittsburgh Penguins?
Elmer Söderblom (1st period), Connor Dewar (2nd) and Kris Letang (2nd) scored for Pittsburgh.
Who scored for the Philadelphia Flyers?
Anthony Bump and Travis Sanheim scored for Philadelphia, both in the second period.
What is the series score after Game 5?
Philadelphia leads the best-of-seven series 3-2 and can clinch in Game 6 at home.
When is Game 6?
Game 6 is scheduled for April 29, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
Match Summary
Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Philadelphia Flyers 3:2. The match was played in NHL 2025. Score by period: P1: 1–0, P2: 2–2, P3: 0–0.
Match Context
Stanley Cup Playoffs — Eastern Conference First Round, Game 5
Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round, Philadelphia entered with a 3-1 series lead and a chance to clinch.
Pre-Match Analysis
Pittsburgh Penguins Form
Pittsburgh entered Game 5 having dropped three of the first four to the Flyers, with their season hanging on a single result at PPG Paints Arena.
Philadelphia Flyers Form
Philadelphia took a commanding 3-1 series lead and arrived in Pittsburgh with a chance to advance to the Second Round.
Head to Head
Cross-state Battle of Pennsylvania rivalry; Game 5 was the fifth meeting of the series with Philadelphia leading 3-1.
Match Report
Elmer Söderblom opened the scoring at 2:32 of the first off feeds from Mantha and Wotherspoon. Connor Dewar made it 2-0 early in the second on a setup from Sidney Crosby, but the Flyers answered just seconds later through Anthony Bump. Travis Sanheim tied it on the power play in the second after Ristolainen and Konecny set him up. Kris Letang snapped a wrist shot past Vladar at 17:32 of the second period — assisted by Crosby and Ryan Shea — for what proved the game-winner. Arturs Silovs slammed the door in the third with 18 saves on the night.
Turning Point
Letang's second-period wrister with Crosby on the helper. After the Flyers had clawed back to 2-2, Letang's strike restored the Penguins lead and they never gave it up.
Pittsburgh trims the series to 3-2 and forces a Game 6 in Philadelphia. The Penguins have been here before — and Crosby's two-assist night confirms the captain still controls big moments.
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