Bruins Vs Flyers: bruins vs flyers start time, TV and Philly recap after 3-1 loss
The Bruins head into their matchup against the Flyers looking to build on their first post-Olympics win, and the bruins vs flyers meeting matters now because both teams enter off recent victories and contrasting momentum. The game is set for 3 p. m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Bruins vs Flyers broadcast details, start time and streaming options
The game is scheduled to start at 3 p. m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 28, and will be played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The matchup will air nationally on a broadcast network and will also be available to stream on a national sports app. Fans can follow a local radio broadcast on 98. 5 The Sports Hub. Promotional access to the streaming service is offered as a way to watch without cable, and a named subscription tier is listed at $29. 99 per month.
Boston’s return from the Milan Cortina Games and Thursday win over Columbus
Boston returned to action after a three-week break for the Milan Cortina Games and defeated Columbus on Thursday, 4-2, in that first post-Olympics contest. Viktor Arvidsson scored two goals in the win, while Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly also found the back of the net. The Bruins will try to extend the lift from that result into their visit to Philadelphia.
Flyers’ recent results: overtime win over Rangers and Michkov’s big moment
The Flyers secured an overtime victory against the Rangers on Thursday. Two minutes into the extra period Matvei Michkov scored his second goal of the game, beating Igor Shesterkin through the five-hole to end that contest. The overtime result fed momentum into Philadelphia heading into the weekend matchup with Boston.
Game recap: Vladar outduels Swayman in Flyers’ 3-1 win
In the matchup in Philadelphia it was Dan Vladar who made a few extra saves, stopping 26 of 27 shots and leading the Flyers to a 3-1 win. Vladar was at his best in the second period, when he stopped all 16 shots he faced. Jeremy Swayman allowed two goals on 16 shots; his final stat line of two goals allowed on 16 shots included a highlight-reel stop, but it was not enough to overcome Vladar’s night.
How the scoring unfolded: Konecny, Drysdale, McAvoy and Couturier
The game was tied through two periods before Travis Konecny broke the deadlock four minutes into the third period on a fortuitous bounce off a stanchion, with Swayman caught in a "should I get it or not?" land; Christian Dvorak provided the assist on the play. Just over eight minutes later Jamie Drysdale — described in the recap as having been given approximately two years and 800 acres of space to shoot — made it 2-0 for the Flyers. Charlie McAvoy got the Bruins on the board just over a minute after Drysdale’s goal, deflecting a puck past Vladar to make it 2-1. Sean Couturier added an empty-netter with just under a minute to play to seal the 3-1 final.
Turning points, penalties and on-ice incidents
The Bruins had what appeared to be a go-ahead goal in the third period, but a Hampus Lindholm tally was called off for goalie interference on Mikey Eyssimont; the goal was waved off on the ice, making an overturn a longshot. Head coach Marco Sturm ultimately chose not to challenge. Earlier in the second period Boston was handed two power-play opportunities just over four minutes apart, landed 16 shots on Vladar during that frame, and came up empty. In the first period Tanner Jeannot and Nic Deslauriers dropped the gloves; Deslauriers landed a couple of punches but ended up cut in the fight, and the recap awarded the edge to Jeannot. It was an uncharacteristically quiet afternoon for David Pastrnak, who registered just two shots on goal.
Immediate consequences: streaks, injuries and what’s next
The loss dropped the Bruins to their fifth road defeat in a row. The Flyers’ goaltending performance from Vladar was decisive in the result. Boston is scheduled to be back in action on Tuesday night, hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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