Bruins Vs Flyers: How to Watch Bruins vs Flyers Today and Recap of Vladar’s 3-1 Win
The Bruins Vs Flyers matchup arrives after a weekend of mixed results for both clubs; bruins vs flyers is scheduled with national broadcast and a recent Flyers win that will shape expectations. The game’s timing and recent performances matter for roster decisions and momentum heading into the next week.
Broadcast, start time and venue for Bruins Vs Flyers
For viewers, the game will air nationally on ABC and will be available to stream on the app. Local radio coverage is set for 98. 5 The Sports Hub. Bruins vs. Flyers is scheduled to start at 3 p. m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 28, and the game will be played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Promotional messaging tied to the stream mentions an option with a starting price of $29. 99 per month for the unlimited streaming tier.
Bruins returned from the Olympics with a 4-2 win over Columbus
The Boston lineup came back from the three-week break for the Milan Cortina Games and defeated Columbus on Thursday, 4-2, marking the Bruins’ first post-Olympics victory. Viktor Arvidsson scored two goals in that win, while Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly each added a goal as Boston returned to action.
Flyers rode an overtime winner from Matvei Michkov against the Rangers
The Flyers secured an overtime victory against the Rangers on Thursday when Matvei Michkov scored his second goal of the game just two minutes into the extra period, beating Igor Shesterkin through the five-hole. That result gives Philadelphia momentum entering the meeting with Boston.
Dan Vladar out-dueled Jeremy Swayman in a 3-1 Flyers victory
In the head-to-head recap, former Bruin Dan Vladar made a decisive difference, stopping 26 of 27 shots and leading the Flyers to a 3-1 win. Vladar was especially sharp in the second period, when he stopped all 16 shots he faced. 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 Jeremy Swayman left in a "should I get it or not?" position and Christian Dvorak credited with the pass that set up the play.
Key moments and overturned chances that affected the final score
Jamie Drysdale extended the lead to 2-0 just over eight minutes after Konecny’s goal, then Charlie McAvoy got the Bruins on the board just over a minute later by deflecting a puck past Vladar to make it 2-1. The Bruins appeared to take a lead later in the third period when Hampus Lindholm’s goal was initially called a score, but the goal was ruled off for goalie interference on Mikey Eyssimont and was waved off on the ice; coach Marco Sturm ultimately decided not to challenge. Sean Couturier added an empty-netter with just under a minute to play to make it 3-1.
Special teams, physicality and what’s next for the Bruins
The Bruins were handed two power-play opportunities in the second period just over four minutes apart, landed 16 shots on Vladar during that frame and failed to convert. Swayman’s final line in the game was two goals allowed on 16 shots, and he produced at least one highlight-reel stop during the contest. The game also featured a notable fight in the first period between Tanner Jeannot and Nic Deslauriers; Deslauriers landed a couple of punches early but ended up cut, and Jeannot was given the edge in that exchange. David Pastrnak finished the game with just two shots on goal. The Bruins will be back in action on Tuesday night, hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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