The Philadelphia Flyers (24-19-9) take on the Boston Bruins (31-20-3) in an Atlantic Division clash that pits the Flyers’ recent struggles against the Bruins’ strong home form. Philadelphia is coming off a 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets despite Travis Konecny’s hat trick, extending their road woes, while Boston aims to build on a 3-2 overtime win over the Nashville Predators. The series is even at 1-1 this season, with the Bruins winning the opener 4-3 in overtime on Dec. 7. Without key players on both sides, expect a defensive battle at TD Garden, where Boston’s depth could prevail, but Philadelphia’s special teams might keep it competitive.
Venue Location
TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT).
The game will be broadcast on NBCSP+, NESN, and ESPN+.
Recent Team Forms
Both teams show contrasting trends, with the Bruins riding a hot streak (9-1-1 in last 11) and the Flyers struggling (2-7-1 in last 10). Philadelphia ranks 18th in goals per game (2.92) and 20th in goals against (3.12), while Boston is 10th in GPG (3.15) and 12th in GAA (2.95).
Philadelphia Flyers (Last 10 Games: 2-7-1, Avg. 2.9 GPG)
Recent Streak: Lost 2 straight.
Key Results:
Jan. 28 @ CBJ: L 3-5 (Konecny hat trick, but defensive collapse).
Jan. 26 @ NYI: L 0-4.
Jan. 24 vs. NYR: W 3-1.
Jan. 22 @ WSH: L 2-4.
Jan. 20 @ SAC: L 104-139 (Blowout loss).
Strengths: Power play at 15.6% (23 PPG); Konecny leading with 20 G, 28 A.
Weaknesses: Penalty kill at 78.0%; Allowing 3.12 GAA.
Boston Bruins (Last 10 Games: 8-1-1, Avg. 3.15 GPG)
Recent Streak: Won 1 (9-1-1 in last 11).
Key Results:
Jan. 27 vs. NSH: W 3-2 (OT) (Pastrnak GWG).
Jan. 25 vs. MTL: L 2-5 (Home loss snapping streak).
Jan. 23 vs. VGK: W 3-2.
Jan. 21 vs. DAL: L 100-102.
Jan. 19 vs. CHI: W 3-1.
Strengths: Power play at 22.5% (42 PPG); Pastrnak with 30 G, 34 A.
Weaknesses: Penalty kill at 81.2%; Recent home skid before NSH win.
Injury Report
Injuries could impact lineups, with the Flyers missing depth forwards and the Bruins without a key defenseman.
Philadelphia Flyers:
OUT: Rodrigo Abols (C, fractured ankle; IR, expected return Mar. 24).
OUT: Tyson Foerster (RW, arm surgery; out for season).
DAY-TO-DAY: Rasmus Ristolainen (D, lower body; left last game).
DAY-TO-DAY: Travis Konecny (RW, foot; questionable).
Boston Bruins:
IR-LT: Jordan Harris (D, ankle).
DAY-TO-DAY: Elias Lindholm (C, upper body; left last game).
Key
Player Matchups
Flyers Forwards: Owen Tippett – Sean Couturier – Matvei Michkov; Trevor Zegras – Morgan Frost – Travis Konecny; Joel Farabee – Noah Cates – Bobby Brink; Scott Laughton – Ryan Poehling – Garnet Hathaway.
Bruins Forwards: Morgan Geekie – Elias Lindholm – David Pastrnak; Casey Mittelstadt – Pavel Zacha – Viktor Arvidsson; Brad Marchand – Charlie Coyle – Trent Frederic; Justin Brazeau – Matthew Poitras – Mark Kastelic.
Flyers Defense: Cam York – Travis Sanheim; Emil Andrae – Jamie Drysdale; Egor Zamula – Nick Seeler.
Bruins Defense: Hampus Lindholm – Charlie McAvoy; Mason Lohrei – Andrew Peeke; Nikita Zadorov – Brandon Carlo.
Goalies: Flyers – Samuel Ersson (23 GP, 8-9-5, 3.39 GAA, .860 SV%); Bruins – Jeremy Swayman (29 GP, 16-8-4, 2.52 GAA, .904 SV%).
Key Matchups:
Travis Konecny vs. Charlie McAvoy: Konecny (20 G, 28 A) after hat trick faces McAvoy’s shutdown defense.
David Pastrnak vs. Travis Sanheim: Pastrnak (30 G, 34 A) tests Sanheim’s mobility.
Cade Cunningham? Wait, no NHL. Wait, error in previous. For NHL: Matvei Michkov vs. Hampus Lindholm: Michkov (rookie scoring) vs. Lindholm’s experience.
Ersson vs. Swayman in net battle.
Series History
All-time: Bruins lead 109-78-21-13 (221 games).
Playoffs: Tied 3-3 series (Bruins 18-14 in games).
Recently: Bruins 15-4-1 in last 20; Flyers won last meeting 3-4 OT on Dec. 7, 2024.
This season: Tied 0-0 (first meeting).
Betting Trends
ATS Trends: Bruins 2-3 ATS in last 5; Flyers 3-7 ATS in last 10. Bruins 9-2 SU in last 11; Flyers 2-8 SU in last 10. Over in 5 of Bruins’ last 6; Over in 5 of Flyers’ last 7 road games.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Flyers 6.5
Boston Bruins – 162
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 28, 2026
