Flyers host the Penguins after Tippett’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on February 24, 2025.
Pittsburgh Penguins (23-27-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (25-26-7, in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Owen Tippett scored two goals in the Flyers’ 6-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Philadelphia is 25-26-7 overall with a 7-10-1 record in Metropolitan Division play. The Flyers have a 6-11-2 record in games they have more penalties than their opponent.
Pittsburgh is 4-11-4 against the Metropolitan Division and 23-27-9 overall. The Penguins have a 21-6-4 record in games they score three or more goals.
Tuesday’s game is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Flyers won 3-2 in the last matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Travis Konecny has scored 22 goals with 40 assists for the Flyers. Travis Sanheim has three assists over the past 10 games.
Rickard Rakell has 25 goals and 23 assists for the Penguins. Sidney Crosby has scored five goals with four assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Flyers: 3-6-1, averaging two goals, three assists, 3.1 penalties and seven penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.
Penguins: 3-6-1, averaging 2.2 goals, 4.2 assists, 2.6 penalties and 5.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.
INJURIES: Flyers: None listed.
Penguins: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
The Associated Press
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Tippett’s two-goal performance was solid, and if he keeps that momentum, the Flyers might just have the edge. But the Penguins are never an easy opponent, especially with Crosby leading the charge. This game could go either way, but I’m expecting a fast-paced, high-intensity battle.
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