The Boston Bruins (14-11-3) will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they welcome the Philadelphia Flyers (12-11-3) to TD Garden on Saturday afternoon.
The Bruins enter this matchup with considerable momentum, having outscored their opponents 13-6 during their current three-game win streak, while the Flyers aim to bounce back from a high-scoring 7-5 loss to Florida.
Boston's recent dominance in this rivalry stands out, with the Bruins winning eight of their last ten meetings against Philadelphia, including their most recent matchup which ended in a 3-0 shutout.
The contrast in defensive performances could prove decisive, as Boston's 15th-ranked defense (3.00 goals against per game) faces a Flyers team struggling to keep pucks out of their net, ranking 27th in the league with 3.39 goals against per game.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins' offensive charge with 26 points, while Travis Konecny continues to be Philadelphia's driving force with 30 points on the season.
As these Eastern Conference rivals prepare to face off, both teams' special teams performance could play a crucial role, with Boston's penalty kill showing particular strength by successfully defending their last 10 penalties across five games.
Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers: who will win?
For tonight's Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers matchup, our predictive model gives the Bruins a 61.25% chance of defeating the Flyers.
Boston Bruins: 61.25% win probability
- Better overall record (14 wins vs 12 wins)
- Higher points total (31 points vs 27 points)
- Stronger recent form (WWWLW vs LWWWL)
Philadelphia Flyers: 38.75% win probability
- Poor defensive record (90 goals against vs league average of 81)
- Lower win percentage (12 wins in 26 games vs league average of 13.5)
- Inconsistent scoring (78 goals for in 26 games, below league average)
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Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers odds
| Boston Bruins | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -160 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +136 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Boston Bruins have won 14 out of 28 matches this season.
- 2The Philadelphia Flyers have won 12 out of 26 matches this season.
- 3With 31 points, the Boston Bruins holds the 6th position in the league standings.
- 4Philadelphia Flyers's 27 points place them 9th in the rankings.
Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers form
Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers head to head
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Nov 2, 2024
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Oct 29, 2024
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0 : 2
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4 : 1
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3 : 2
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Mar 23, 2024
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3 : 2
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Mar 16, 2024
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6 : 5
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