Penguins’ 7-0 rout of Flyers sets a remarkable NHL record
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What happened
The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the 2026-27 NHL season with a historic 7-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Nicholas Robertson scored twice, Arturs Silovs stopped all 19 shots, and 14 Penguins recorded points. The result became the largest road shutout in an NHL season opener while adding several notable franchise milestones.
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