Flyers Vs. Bruins Final Score: Flyers Lose In Shootout

The Philadelphia Flyers came into Saturday's match-up with the Boston Bruins as winners of seven of their last eight games, thanks to a brilliant stretch of play from goaltender, Ilya Bryzgalov.

Bryzgalov entered the contest winning seven consecutive games, allowing less than one goal per game and setting a franchise record for most consecutive minutes without allowing a goal. His save percentage was .964 during this stretch.

In Saturday's game, the Bruins cooled off Bryzgalov a bit, scoring twice on him in the first period. The Flyers trailed by two goals after a period, but gathered themselves and were able to tie the game in the third. Bryzgalov shook off his rough start, saving all 22 Bruins shots during the second period, third period and overtime.

The game was lost in a shootout when the Bruins scored three goals on Bryzgalov.

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Flyers Vs. Bruins Score Update: Flyers Down 2-1 After Two Periods

Ilya Bryzgalov entered the game as the hottest goaltender in the National Hockey League, but surrendered two goals in the first period of the Flyers match-up with the Boston Bruins. A much better second period from both Bryzgalov and the Flyers has allowed them to cut the Bruins lead to a single goal, heading into the final period.

Matt Read scored his 20th goal of the season for the Flyers on a powerplay, mid-way through the second period. Bryzgalov saved all eight shots attempted by the Bruins in the second period, increasing his save percentage to .895 on the game.

The Bruins have won 25 faceoffs, while the Flyers have won just 11.

The Flyers will look to complete their comeback from an early 2-0 deficit in the third and final period. The remainder of the game can be seen on NHLN and CSN-PH.

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Flyers Vs. Bruins Score Update: Flyers Down 2-0 After One

Philadelphia Flyers goalie, Ilya Bryzgalov, entered Saturday's against the Boston Bruins as arguably the hottest goaltender going in the National Hockey League, having won seven consecutive games. During his personal seven game winning streak Bryzgalov has allowed less than one goal per game, with a save percentage of .964. He also set a franchise record for most consecutive minutes without allowing a goal.

However; Bryzgalov's hot streak may be coming to an end because he has already allowed two Boston Bruins' goals in the first period of Saturday's game. He's saved only 11 of the 13 shots attempted against him, for a .846 save percentage. Both goals were scored with both teams at full strength.

Boston leads the faceoff battle thus far, 17 to 9. The Bruins have also been the more aggressive team, attempting six more shots and racking up eight extra hits.

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Flyers Vs Bruins Preview: Ilya Bryzgalov Hot As Philadelphia Looks To Keep Rolling

Ilya Bryzgalov brings a seven-game winning streak into Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day matinee against the Boston Bruins.

After Breaking Franchise Record For Consecutive Scoreless Minutes, Ilya Bryzgalov Making Numbers Work In His Favor

After setting a new club record for consecutive minutes shutting out the opposition, Bryzgalov has all the numbers working in his favor. And that's a good thing for the Flyers, who once again find themselves in the thick of the division and conference races.