Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 1, 2024

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Oct 1, 2024 9:11 AM
The Philadelphia Flyers, currently sitting at 3-2-0 with 6 points, head to TD Garden on Tuesday, October 1st to take on the Boston Bruins, who hold a 1-2-1 record with 3 points. The Bruins will look to improve their home record, which currently stands at 1-1-0, as they face a Flyers team that's struggled on the road with a 1-2-0 record. The puck drops at 7:00 PM in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
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Philadelphia Flyers
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Flyers vs Bruins statistics

Stat Flyers Bruins
Goals For per Game 2.80 2.50
Goals Against per Game 2.60 3.25
Shots per Game 27.4 24.5
Shots Against per Game 27.0 29.3
Power Play Goals 5 1
Power Play Goals Against 3 3
Short Handed Goals 0 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 41 49
Power Play Percentage 27.8 8.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 82.4 81.3

Boston Bruins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/28/24 @ Philadelphia Flyers L 3-2 OT
9/26/24 @ New York Rangers L 5-2
9/24/24 vs Washington Capitals W 4-2
9/22/24 vs New York Rangers L 3-2
5/17/24 vs Florida Panthers L 2-1

Philadelphia Flyers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/30/24 @ New York Islanders L 4-3
9/28/24 vs Boston Bruins W 3-2 OT
9/26/24 vs New York Islanders W 2-0
9/23/24 @ Montreal Canadiens L 5-0
9/22/24 @ Washington Capitals W 6-2

Flyers vs Bruins predictions

When the Philadelphia Flyers hit the ice at TD Garden against the Boston Bruins, eyes will undoubtedly be on Matvei Michkov. The young right winger has been red-hot with three goals already, and his knack for finding the back of the net could really put the pressure on Boston’s defense. Alongside him, Joel Farabee, leading with four assists, might just be the playmaker needed to cut through the Bruins’ lines. Their combined efforts are proving quite dynamic this season, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them continue their point streak in this matchup.

Turning our focus to the Boston Bruins, despite a slower start to the season, Patrick Brown seems poised to up his game. With the current team-leading tally of one goal and two points, Brown might just find a way to ignite his scoring touch further at home. Georgii Merkulov, with a team-leading two assists, could also be a crucial contributor if he keeps finding creative ways to feed the puck to his teammates. Their performances at TD Garden could be pivotal in deciding the outcome of this game.

As for a prediction, given the Flyers’ and Bruins’ current forms and standings, the Flyers might have a slight edge with their more potent offensive weapons. However, never underestimate the grit of a team playing in front of a home crowd like the Bruins will be. It's bound to be a closely contested affair, but with the Flyers showing a bit more consistency in their scoring thus far, they might just skate away with this one. What do you think? Will the home-ice advantage tip the scales, or will the Flyers' offensive firepower prove too much?

Boston Bruins injuries

  • Elias Lindholm (C): Day-To-Day
  • Max Jones (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Alec Regula (D): Day-To-Day
  • Brad Marchand (LW): Out

Philadelphia Flyers injuries

  • Samu Tuomaala (RW): Day-To-Day

Flyers vs Bruins game info

Venue TD Garden
Location Boston, MA
Puck drop Tue 7:00 PM

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