In each of their four previous meetings this season, the Boston Bruins earned the win. Two of the four victories took place in overtime. The goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers in those overtime losses was Carter Hart. During the last series versus the Bruins, the Flyers lost both games by one goal. Boston has Philadelphia’s number, but the margin is slimmer than the record shows.
On top of the Mass Mutual Eastern Division, the Bruins separate from the Flyers by three points. Tonight, the pressure rests squarely on Philadelphia. If Boston takes a loss, they still hang on to first place in the Eastern Division.