The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 in overtime of Game 6, advancing to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2018.

York's Overtime Winner

Cam York scored the game-winning goal at 17:32 into overtime, sending the Flyers through to the next round. Following the goal, York exuberantly threw his stick into the crowd.

“I just tried to put it there,” York said. “We knew it was going to be a tough one. It felt really good to see that one go in.”

Vladar Shines in Net

Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar delivered a stellar performance, stopping all 42 shots he faced to earn a shutout. This performance denied the Penguins a chance at a historic comeback.

Penguins' Historic Attempt Falls Short

The Penguins were attempting to become only the fifth team in NHL history to overcome a 3-0 series deficit. They had already won two consecutive games to force a Game 6.

Silovs Stands Tall for Pittsburgh

Arturs Silovs, who had struggled in the regular season, made 31 saves for the Penguins. He played exceptionally well, keeping his team competitive throughout the game.

Last Scoreless Overtime Game

The last scoreless playoff game to reach overtime occurred in 2021, when the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 in the first round.

Key Moments and Opportunities

Matvei Michkov, the Flyers’ leading scorer after the Olympic break, returned to the lineup for Game 6. He had several scoring opportunities, but was denied by Silovs on a breakaway.

The Flyers struggled with turnovers in the first period, committing 10 giveaways and extending their streak to six consecutive games without a first-period goal.

Crosby Denied by Vladar

Early in the third period, Vladar made a remarkable save on Sidney Crosby, using his head to flick the puck over the boards and maintain the scoreless tie.

The Flyers will now advance to the second round of the playoffs to face a yet-to-be-determined opponent in their pursuit of the Stanley Cup.