Boston Bruins at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers on Feb 28, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 1, Philadelphia Flyers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 1 |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Travis Konecny | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:04 | 0.76 | 2.65 |
| 2nd | Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.70 | 2.06 |
| 3rd | Jamie Drysdale | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.08 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 03:41 | PHI | Travis Konecny | Christian Dvorak, Jamie Drysdale | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 11:55 | PHI | Jamie Drysdale | Travis Konecny, Christian Dvorak | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 13:03 | BOS | Charlie McAvoy | Hampus Lindholm, Pavel Zacha | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:07 | PHI | Sean Couturier | Noah Cates | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 17 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.25 | 2.49 |
| High-danger shots | 5 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 52.3% | 47.7% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Hits | 25 | 29 |
| Blocks | 21 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 26:47 | 0.10 | 1.36 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:47 | 0.37 | 1.16 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.08 | 0.72 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:41 | 0.08 | 0.52 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:50 | 0.08 | 0.35 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:17 | 0.37 | 0.31 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.02 | -0.00 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:57 | 0.01 | -0.11 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:56 | 0.28 | -0.23 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:57 | 0.02 | -0.24 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.05 | -0.35 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:48 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:09 | 0.70 | -0.70 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:29 | 0.07 | -0.71 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.00 | -1.16 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.00 | -1.38 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:04 | 0.76 | 2.65 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.70 | 2.06 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.08 | 1.43 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.02 | 0.94 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:31 | 0.19 | 0.89 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.18 | 0.74 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:53 | 0.07 | 0.65 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:57 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:20 | 0.03 | 0.56 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:37 | 0.16 | 0.51 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:04 | 0.04 | 0.50 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:26 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:46 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:38 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:37 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:15 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 14 | 16 | 87.5% | 0.60 | L |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 0.97 | W |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins 3–1 on Feb 28, 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.49 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.25 — the run of play matched the result, with Philadelphia Flyers earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Travis Konecny led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.65 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Dan Vladar stopped 26 of 27, worth 0.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Boston Bruins 3–1 on Feb 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 3, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Travis Konecny led all skaters at 2.65, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.49 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.25, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 27 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 17. High-danger chances went 5 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 14 of 16 (0.6 goals saved above expected); Dan Vladar stopped 26 of 27 (0.97 goals saved above expected).