Flyers’ Samuel Ersson Stand Tall in 2-0 Win vs. Bruins – The Hockey Writers – NHL News

On October 29, the Philadelphia Flyers (3-6-1) earned a 2-0 victory over their longtime rival Boston Bruins (4-5-1) on the road. This was the Flyers’ first control win at TD Garden since Oct. 6, 2011.

As you’d expect in a low-scoring game, there were no goals in the first half. However, there was quite a bit of action—shots were 11-7 in favor of the Bruins, some of which came on the 5-on-3 power play.

The Flyers started the second half, as Tyson Foerster ripped the puck into the high post to give his team a 1-0 lead. The second assist came from Morgan Frost, and the lead came off an assist from defenseman Emil Andrae—his first career point. The mothers of the Philadelphia players were there and celebrated the stats:

Loud and PROUD. 🧡#PHIVsBOS | #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/pB1Xt5w0qY

– Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) October 30, 2024

In the third period, the Flyers closed the door by allowing just one shot on goal in the first 16 minutes. Joel Farabee got an empty-net insurance marker with less than 30 seconds left, making it 2-0.

Overall, Samuel Ersson dominated the Flyers, turning aside 24 shots he faced. As for the Bruins, backup Joonas Korpisalo gave his club a chance with 17 saves on 18 shots.

Related: Bruins Hope Korpisalo Can Play Traditional Backup Role

Next, Philadelphia will return to home ice to face the St. Louis Blues on October 31. On the same day, Boston will face the top-ranked Carolina Hurricanes on the road. The Bruins have lost four of their last five contests—a rebound will be challenging but desirable.