Bruins top Flyers 5-1 with strong third-period performance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Boston Bruins secured a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in a preseason game on September 22. The Bruins scored four unanswered goals in the third period, highlighted by Mikey Eyssimont's two goals. Frederic Brunet contributed with two assists, while Jeremy Swayman made 20 saves. Marco Sturm expressed satisfaction with the team's competitive spirit as he evaluates roster decisions ahead of the regular season. The Bruins also experimented with a new power-play formation during practice, indicating ongoing adjustments as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Bruins score four goals in the third period.
- •Eyssimont scores twice in the game.
- •Brunet earns two assists in different defensive pairing.
- •Swayman makes 20 saves in goal.
- •Bruins test new power-play unit in practice.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Marco Sturm Finds Value in Bruins’ Preseason Loss
- 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — Bruins Give Marco Sturm Plenty to Think About in Preseason Win
"The Boston Bruins won both of their home games during the preseason, but more importantly, they are making decisions hard […]
"On paper, the Boston Bruins were outmatched Thursday night, but Marco Sturm did not view that as a bad thing. […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 6:05 AMMarco Sturm Finds Value in Bruins’ Preseason Loss
On paper, the Boston Bruins were outmatched Thursday night, but Marco Sturm did not view that as a bad thing. […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 6:14 AMBruins Give Marco Sturm Plenty to Think About in Preseason Win
The Boston Bruins won both of their home games during the preseason, but more importantly, they are making decisions hard […]
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