Flyers Strike in 3rd to Snap Bruins' 8-Game Point Streak

Philadelphia scores twice early in final period to defeat Boston 3-1

Mar. 3, 2026 at 2:31am

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The Philadelphia Flyers scored two goals early in the third period to defeat the visiting Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday, snapping the Bruins' eight-game point streak. Travis Konecny and Jamie Drysdale scored for the Flyers, while Charlie McAvoy tallied the lone goal for the Bruins. Dan Vladar made 26 saves for the Flyers, while Jeremy Swayman stopped 14 shots for Boston.

Why it matters

The win helps the Flyers build momentum after the Olympic break, while the loss ends the Bruins' impressive point streak that had seen them go 5-0-3 in their previous eight games.

The details

With the game scoreless through two periods, Konecny scored the opening goal for the Flyers just 3:41 into the third period. Drysdale then doubled the lead at 11:55 with a wrist shot past Swayman. McAvoy brought the Bruins within one with a goal at 13:03, but Couturier's empty-netter sealed the win for Philadelphia.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 1, 2026.
  • The Flyers scored two goals early in the third period to take a 2-0 lead.

The players

Travis Konecny

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the opening goal in the third period.

Jamie Drysdale

A defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the game-winning goal in the third period.

Charlie McAvoy

A defenseman for the Boston Bruins who scored the lone goal for his team in the third period.

Dan Vladar

The goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers who made 26 saves to earn the win.

Jeremy Swayman

The goaltender for the Boston Bruins who made 14 saves in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Flyers' ability to respond after the Olympic break, as they were able to score two quick goals in the third period to snap the Bruins' impressive point streak. The win could provide a much-needed boost for Philadelphia as they look to make a push for the playoffs in the second half of the season.