Penguins vs. Flyers prediction, odds, time: 2026 NHL NHL playoff Game 2 picks for Monday, April

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Penguins vs. Flyers prediction, odds, time: 2026 NHL NHL playoff Game 2 picks for Monday, April

The 2026 NHL playoffs continue on Monday with Game 2 of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Eastern Conference playoff series.

Series Recap: Flyers Win Game 1

The Flyers won Game 1 by a score of 3-2. Philadelphia built a 3-1 lead in the third period before holding on after a Bryan Rust goal pulled the Penguins within one with around a minute left to play.

The teams split the regular-season series 2-2, with both Philadelphia wins coming in a shootout.

Game 2 Details

Start Time: 7 p.m. ET

TV/Streaming: Available via regional sports networks and streaming platforms

Betting Odds

Money Line: Penguins -153 | Flyers +128

Over/Under: 6.5 goals

Puck Line: Odds available at sportsbooks

Prediction

According to the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NHL game 10,000 times, the model is going Under on the total (6.5).

The first game of the series yielded just five total goals, and the postseason generally brings lower-scoring contests as defensive intensity picks up. The model has a simulated average of 6.3 combined goals, making the Under the value side.

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