The Philadelphia Flyers (3-1-0) and Pittsburgh Penguins (1-3-0) will meet in Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
The Penguins are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-125o / +105u). The Penguins are a -135 favorite to win outright, while the Flyers are +114 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Flyers vs. Penguins predictions and NHL picks.
Flyers vs Penguins Odds, Pick
| Flyers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -218 | 5.5 -125o / 105u | +114 |
| Penguins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +180 | 5.5 -125o / 105u | -135 |
- Flyers vs. Penguins Spread: Penguins -1.5 (+180), Flyers +1.5 (-218)
- Flyers vs. Penguins Over/Under: 5.5 (-125o / +105u)
- Flyers vs. Penguins Moneyline: Flyers +114, Penguins -135
Flyers vs. Penguins Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers return to PPG Paints Arena on Monday night looking to close out their first-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5.
After seizing a commanding 3-1 series lead, Philadelphia has the opportunity to eliminate their longtime rivals and advance to the next round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Penguins, however, are coming off a hard-fought 4-2 victory in Game 4, which kept their season alive and forced this crucial fifth matchup.
Entering this contest, the Flyers remain confident despite the recent setback. Throughout the series, Philadelphia has demonstrated a resilient identity, leaning on a mix of veteran stability and young talent like Trevor Zegras and Porter Martone.
For Pittsburgh, the pressure is immense. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin continue to lead the charge, with Crosby tallying 74 points (29 goals, 45 assists) and Malkin showing flashes of his vintage self with productive streaks late in the year.
With the home crowd behind them in Pittsburgh, the Penguins need another disciplined performance to push this series back to Philadelphia for a sixth game. Expect a high-intensity battle as the Flyers look to clinch and the Penguins fight to extend their season.
Flyers vs. Penguins Prediction
Action PRO projections indicate that Nick Seeler is set for a strong outing tonight, with an expectation of 2.29 blocks. This presents an 8.4% edge against the market for his current prop line of over/under 1.5 blocks.
Seeler has demonstrated a consistent ability to hit this mark throughout the postseason. He has cleared the 1.5 blocks threshold in four of his last six games, including recording three blocks in the most recent matchup and four blocks back in Game 2.
As the Flyers look to close out the series, the defensive urgency on their end will be heightened, creating the perfect environment for Seeler to anchor the blue line and log the necessary blocks to cash this prop.
Best Bet: Nick Seeler Over 1.5 Blocks (-140, DraftKings)
