When do the Penguins play the Flyers? NHL playoff schedule release date

The Pittsburgh Penguins are bound for the playoffs , ending a three-year drought. The team clinched a spot in the playoffs during its April 9 game against the New Jersey Devils. Now, they'll take on the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round, with the first game set to take place on the Penguins' home ice.

It's Pittsburgh's first playoff appearance since the 2021-22 season as the city looks to capture its first Stanley Cup since 2017 . Here's a look at how they got to the playoffs and the upcoming schedule. Flyers vs.

Penguins playoff schedule While the matchup is set, the NHL has yet to release any scheduled dates for the Flyers-Penguins series. The schedule likely will be released once the regular season concludes on April 16. When is the Penguins' first playoff game?

The Penguins' playoff schedule hasn't been released yet, but the team is scheduled to play a 2-2-1-1-1 format against their intrastate rivals. They'll start on home ice since the Penguins have home-ice advantage, and Games 2, 5 and 7 will also take place at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh if necessary. How to watch Penguins vs.