nhl Game Recap
Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Wrap - Boston Wins 5-2
Derek Forbort was the difference, potting a pair for Boston on Saturday as the Bruins skated off with a 5-2 victory over the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.
Bettors who backed the Bruins were rewarded as -143 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Boston got goals from Derek Forbort(2), David Pastrnak, Craig Smith, and Tomas Nosek in the victory. Nosek opened the scoring at 18:25 of the first period.
Linus Ullmark stopped 29 of 31 Philadelphia shots in the victory.
Philadelphia got a goal from Derick Brassard(2) in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Philadelphia got a 39-stop effort from Martin Jones in the loss.
On the power play, Boston went 0-for-3, while the Flyers were 1-for-5 with the man advantage.
Philadelphia lost the shots on goal battle to Boston by a margin of 44-31.
Next game, Boston takes its act home to face Calgary looking for another win. For Philadelphia, they head on the road to face Tampa Bay.