Penguins make NHL history with monster blowout win over Flyers

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The Pittsburgh Penguins opened their 2026-27 season by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 7-0, which OptaSTATS says is now the largest road shutout in a season-opener in NHL history.

Fourteen of Pittsburgh's 18 skaters recorded at least one point, with five players notching two or more, led by Filip Hallander's three. The win carries a bit of extra sting since the Flyers eliminated the Penguins from the playoffs last spring.

Pittsburgh next faces the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 3, where the question becomes whether this was a statement or a one-night fluke.

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