The Pittsburgh Penguins demonstrated resilience in their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers, avoiding elimination with a 4-2 victory on Saturday. This win sets the stage for Game 5 of their matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Penguins aim to continue their comeback at home.

After dropping the first three games, the Penguins surged ahead in Game 4 with a 2-0 lead and responded effectively to each goal from the Flyers. Captain Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell each contributed with a goal and an assist, while Arturs Silovs made an impressive 28 saves in his playoff debut.

The Penguins' victory not only keeps their playoff hopes alive but also marks their first playoff win since their 2018 series against the Flyers. In contrast, the Flyers look to seal the series and advance to face the Carolina Hurricanes.

In another matchup, the Utah Mammoth host the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 4 of their Western Conference series. The Mammoth, in their second season, aim to take a 3-1 lead after a 4-2 win in Game 3, where Lawson Crouse scored twice and MacKenzie Weegar added a goal and an assist.

For player prop betting on Monday, consider these options:

• Evgeni Malkin, Penguins: Over 0.5 Assists (+110, BetMGM). Malkin has a strong postseason record against the Flyers, totaling 15 goals and 15 assists in 26 games.
• Logan Cooley, Mammoth: Anytime goal scorer (+210, BetMGM). Cooley has a knack for scoring against the Golden Knights, with eight goals in nine games against them.
• MacKenzie Weegar, Mammoth: 1+ points (+150, DraftKings).

As the playoffs heat up, these players present valuable betting opportunities.