Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 PM EST
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
TV: ABC (national), SN, TVAS
A Saturday matinee in the City of Brotherly Love pits a streaking Boston squad against a Flyers team showing signs of life but still fighting for playoff positioning in the Metropolitan Division. The Bruins sit comfortably in the Eastern Conference playoff picture (5th Atlantic), while Philadelphia clings to the fringes (6th Metro) and needs every point down the stretch.
Team Context
- Bruins: 33-20-5 (71 points), 5th in Atlantic / ~7th-8th East. Strong +15 goal differential, 3.40 GF/G (7th league), 3.12 GA/G (18th).
- Flyers: 26-21-11 (63 points), 6th in Metropolitan. Home record solid but overall negative goal differential; they sit on the playoff bubble and must capitalize on home games.
Recent Form
Bruins are rolling with points in 8 of their last 9 (including a 4-2 win over Columbus on Feb. 26 in their first post-Olympic game). Viktor Arvidsson scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo stopped 36 shots, and depth scoring carried the day. Boston has been excellent at limiting high-danger chances and winning the special-teams battle lately.
Flyers snapped a mini-skid with a thrilling 3-2 OT comeback win over the Rangers on Feb. 26 (Matvei Michkov with two goals, including the winner at 2:10 of OT; Samuel Ersson with 23 saves). They had lost to Washington 3-1 the night before. Philadelphia is 3-9-4 in its previous 16 games but has shown fight at home and is 4-1 ATS in its last 5.
Injury Report
Bruins
- Jeremy Swayman (G) – IR (non-roster), expected return Feb. 28 (game-time decision; Korpisalo has been excellent in his absence).
- Pavel Zacha (C) – Upper-body (missed Olympics; day-to-day/probable to return soon but likely unavailable Saturday).
- Others healthy or returning from Olympic-related maintenance.
Flyers
- Rodrigo Abols (C) – IR (fractured ankle), out until at least late March.
- Tyson Foerster (RW) – IR (arm surgery), out for season.
- Ryan Ellis (D) – Long-term IR.
- No other major absences; Ersson expected to start in net.
Boston’s depth has allowed them to weather the absences; Philadelphia is missing key secondary scoring and defensive pieces.
Key Player Matchups
- Goaltending: Joonas Korpisalo (BOS) has been stellar (36 saves in last start, .896 SV% season). Samuel Ersson (PHI) has been reliable at home (.910+ SV% in recent outings). Edge to Boston if Korpisalo continues his hot streak.
- Top Lines: Boston’s David Pastrnak–Brad Marchand–Morgan Geekie trio (Pastrnak leading scorer) vs. Philadelphia’s Matvei Michkov–Trevor Zegras–Sean Couturier unit. Michkov has been electric (multiple goals in last game).
- Defense/Physicality: Boston’s Charlie McAvoy (back and anchoring) and mobile blue line vs. Philadelphia’s Travis Sanheim and young group. Expect heavy forechecking from both sides.
- Special Teams: Bruins ~26.5% PP (top-10), Flyers ~16% PP (bottom-5). Boston PK solid; Flyers improved but still vulnerable.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
Bruins lead the season series 1-0:
- Jan. 29: BOS 6-3 vs. PHI (at TD Garden).
Boston has dominated recent history overall (strong all-time edge) and has won the last three meetings dating back to last season.
Betting Trends
- Total: Recent head-to-heads and both teams’ post-break games (4-2, 3-2 OT) suggest 5-7 goals. Boston games average ~6.5 total; Flyers home games often push overs when facing elite offenses.
- Other Trends: Bruins 7-2-1 SU in last 10; Flyers 4-1 ATS last 5. Boston covers as road favorite ~60% this year. Under has hit in 4 of Flyers’ last 6, but Boston’s scoring depth tilts this one higher.
The Bruins’ depth, goaltending stability, and 8-game point streak make them the clear side here on the road. Philadelphia’s home crowd and Michkov’s emergence could keep it close, but Boston should control tempo and pull away late for a 4-2 or 5-3 style victory. Expect a high-event, physical Metropolitan-style battle in the early Saturday slot.
Game Odds
Boston Bruins 6.5
Philadelphia Flyers – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 27, 2026
