Fri Feb 28 00:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Flyers Aim for Four-Game Win Streak Against Struggling Penguins
**Philadelphia, PA** – The Philadelphia Flyers (26-26-7) look to extend their winning streak to four games when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins (23-28-9) Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. EST. The game will be streamed on ESPN+/Hulu/Disney+ and broadcast on 97.5 The Fanatic.
This marks the final meeting between the Metropolitan Division rivals this season. The Flyers dominated the last encounter Tuesday, winning 6-1, following a previous 3-2 victory on February 8th. The Penguins won the first matchup 7-3 on December 23rd.
Philadelphia currently trails the Columbus Blue Jackets by five points in the race for a playoff spot. The Flyers will be hoping to capitalize on Pittsburgh’s recent struggles. The Penguins have been outscored 19-7 since returning from the 4 Nations tournament break, suffering lopsided losses to the Capitals and Rangers.
The Flyers will aim to replicate their fast starts from previous games, leveraging their transition game against a vulnerable Penguins defense. They’ll look for contributions from their defensemen joining the attack and generating traffic in front of the Pittsburgh net.
The Flyers’ offensive success has been spread across multiple lines. While the Couturier-Tippett-Michkov line shone in previous games, the Cates-Foerster-Brink line exploded for multiple points in the last matchup. The team will also be looking for continued offensive production from defensemen like Ristolainen and Drysdale.
Goaltender Samuel Ersson has been a key factor in the Flyers’ recent success, posting an 11-4-1 record since Christmas. However, the team’s goaltending depth remains a concern.
Pittsburgh’s goaltending situation is also unstable, with several goalies struggling for consistency. The Penguins’ power play, while ranking highly in the league overall, has been less effective recently. Their 5-on-5 play, however, is a major weakness, allowing an NHL-worst 149 goals.
The Flyers will need to manage Penguins’ stars like Kris Letang, who has a strong historical record against Philadelphia, and Evgeni Malkin. The focus will be on limiting their offensive opportunities and capitalizing on Pittsburgh’s defensive vulnerabilities. A strong 5-on-5 performance will be crucial for Philadelphia to secure the victory.
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