Bruins Vs Flyers: How to Watch, Start Time and Recap of the Latest Clash
The matchup bruins vs flyers is headlining the weekend slate, with scheduling and on‑ice storylines colliding: a 3 p. m. ET start time at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Boston coming off a post‑Olympics win, and Philadelphia riding the momentum of an overtime victory. This piece lays out how to watch, what happened in the recent game, and what to watch next.
Bruins Vs Flyers: How to Watch Today
The game is scheduled to start at 3 p. m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The contest will be carried as a national broadcast on a major network and will also be available to stream on a national sports app. A local radio broadcast will also carry the contest for area listeners. Upcoming schedules for both the Bruins and the Flyers were listed alongside viewing information.
Game Recap: Vladar Outduels Swayman in 3-1 Flyers Win
Dan Vladar, a former Bruin, delivered the decisive performance in a 3-1 victory for Philadelphia, stopping 26 of 27 shots. Vladar was especially dominant in the second period, where he stopped all 16 shots he faced and effectively limited Boston’s chances during a sustained push. Jeremy Swayman finished with two goals allowed on 16 shots and also produced an eye‑catching save at a key moment.
The contest was deadlocked through two periods before Travis Konecny broke the tie four minutes into the third on a fortuitous bounce off a stanchion; Christian Dvorak provided the pass that set up the sequence. Jamie Drysdale extended the lead to 2-0 just over eight minutes later, having been afforded significant shooting space. Charlie McAvoy trimmed the deficit to 2-1 just over a minute later with a deflection past Vladar, but Sean Couturier closed the scoring with an empty‑netter with under a minute remaining.
Boston thought it had taken the lead in the third when Hampus Lindholm’s goal was initially allowed on the ice, but it was later called off for goalie interference on Mikey Eyssimont. Because the goal was waved off on the ice, overturning it on review was always unlikely; head coach Marco Sturm ultimately chose not to challenge. That decision stood as part of the game’s critical turning points.
Second Period and Special Teams: Missed Opportunities
The Bruins generated two power play opportunities in the second period, separated by just over four minutes, and registered 16 shots on Vladar in that frame but failed to convert. Those missed chances loomed large given how well Vladar was playing. The loss marked Boston’s fifth consecutive road defeat.
The game also included a physical element: Tanner Jeannot and Nic Deslauriers engaged in a first‑period fight. Deslauriers landed several punches but left the altercation cut; observers gave the edge to Jeannot in the bout. David Pastrnak, who can often tilt a game offensively, was limited to just two shots on goal in a quiet afternoon.
Boston’s Post‑Olympics Momentum and Recent Form
Boston was looking to build on its first post‑Olympics victory coming into this matchup. The Bruins defeated Columbus 4-2 in their return to action following a three‑week break for the Milan Cortina Games. Viktor Arvidsson scored twice in that win, while Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly also found the back of the net. That result had offered a measure of momentum that Boston hoped to extend on the road.
What’s Next and Notes on Coverage
After this game, the Bruins are scheduled to return home and will be back in action on Tuesday night hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins. The weekend’s coverage items also included a consumer notice: purchasing a product or registering for an account through links embedded in the original coverage may generate compensation. The preview content was prepared by Jordan Greer, a writer who covers major professional leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL; he previously worked for a Pittsburgh newspaper and produced and edited sports content for a national sports publication. He is a graduate of Westminster College and Syracuse University.
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