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Bruins Blank Flyers at TD Garden in Dominant Home Display

The Boston Bruins, with a record of 4-0, continued their undefeated streak as they hosted the Philadelphia Flyers at TD Garden. The home team's impeccable performance led to a final score of 4-0, leaving the Flyers with a tally of 0-4.


Dec 22, 2023; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN;  Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) is congratulated by his team mates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Bruins' victory was built on a foundation of solid defense and opportunistic scoring. The goaltending was particularly impressive, as the Bruins' netminder turned away all 21 shots faced, maintaining a perfect save percentage for the game. This defensive stronghold contributed to the team's plus-minus rating of +14.


Offensively, Boston capitalized on their chances with clinical efficiency. Outshooting their opponents by five shots with a total of 26 attempts on goal, they managed to convert four into scores—a shooting percentage that speaks volumes about their precision in front of goal. Their powerplay unit broke through once in four opportunities while also showcasing an aggressive penalty kill that not only staved off all threats but also added a shorthanded goal to the mix.


The third period saw an explosion from Boston's offense as they put three past the Flyers' goaltender who had made 22 saves throughout the contest but couldn't withstand the persistent pressure from his adversaries. One particular highlight was an empty-net goal that sealed the deal for Boston and capped off an evening where every bounce seemed to go their way.


As for physicality, both teams were evenly matched in penalties with six each and fifteen penalty minutes apiece; however, it was Boston who out-hit Philadelphia by twelve hits demonstrating their readiness to engage physically and win puck battles across all zones.


Looking ahead after this commanding home performance, fans can catch The Boston Bruins next when they face off against New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 3rd at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. This match will be available for viewing nationally on ESPN+ and locally via NESN+, channel number 628-1.

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