Flyers defeat Bruins 3-1 in Philadelphia as Vladar shines and Konecny breaks scoreless deadlock
Philadelphia turns a tight, scoreless game with third-period execution
The Boston Bruins’ eight-game point streak ended Saturday, February 28, 2026, with a 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in Philadelphia. After 40 minutes without a goal from either side, the Flyers scored three times in the third period, leaning on timely finishing from Travis Konecny and a steady performance in net from Dan Vladar.
Vladar stopped 26 of 27 shots and carried a shutout into the third period. At the other end, Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 14 saves as Boston generated a larger share of the overall shot volume but was unable to solve Vladar until late in the game.
Key moments: waived-off Bruins goal, then Konecny converts
The game’s turning point came early in the third period. Boston appeared to take the lead 1:05 into the frame on a point shot, but the goal was immediately waved off for goaltender interference. Philadelphia responded minutes later, opening the scoring at 3:41 when Konecny finished a crease opportunity created after a dump-in produced an awkward bounce and a scramble for possession.
Konecny’s goal made it 1-0 and changed a game that had been defined by blocked attempts and goaltending. Christian Dvorak was credited with setting up the play and later factored again as the Flyers extended the lead.
Drysdale doubles the lead; McAvoy answers for Boston
Philadelphia made it 2-0 at 11:55 of the third when Jamie Drysdale scored from the left side of the slot after a sequence initiated by Konecny. Boston responded quickly: Charlie McAvoy pulled the Bruins within one at 13:03, redirecting a pass from the point to cut the deficit to 2-1.
Despite the push that followed, Boston did not equalize. Flyers captain Sean Couturier closed the scoring with an empty-net goal at 19:07, sealing the 3-1 final.
What the result means in the standings and what’s next
The win was Philadelphia’s second straight and moved the Flyers closer to Boston in the Eastern Conference wild-card race. For the Bruins, the loss snapped their run of points in eight consecutive games and continued a difficult stretch away from home.
Bruins next game: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Flyers next game: Monday, March 2, 2026, on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Final score: Flyers 3, Bruins 1 — a scoreless game through two periods decided by third-period finishing and a 26-save outing from Vladar.