Flyers vs Bruins Prediction 1/29/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 29th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 24-19-9 this year after they lost to Columbus by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Philadelphia erased a 3-1 deficit in the third period, but they allowed two goals in the final four minutes for the loss. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 31-27, won 37.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got all three of their goals from Konecny, while Vladar stopped 26 out of 30 shots, which was an .867 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost to the Islanders by a score of 4-0, but did beat the Avalanche by a score of 7-3 before that. The Flyers have lost three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 57 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.92 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 78.0% on the penalty kill this season. Trevor Zegras has led Philadelphia with 19 goals and 27 assists, while Travis Konecny has added 17 goals and 28 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 16-7-4 with a 2.46 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this year. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 31-20-3 this season after they defeated Nashville in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Boston blew a 2-0 lead in regulation, but they scored just 15 seconds into overtime for the win. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 30-28, won 60.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Geekie, Pastrnak, and Lindholm, while Swayman stopped 28 out of 30 shots, which was a .933 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Boston lost to the Rangers by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Canadiens by a score of 4-3 before that. The Bruins have won three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 65 points. Boston has scored 3.30 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 26.9% on the power play and 77.8% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 22 goals and 47 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 30 goals and 19 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 21-12-2 with a 2.86 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season. 

Flyers vs Bruins Prediction 

Boston comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they have gone to overtime in back to back games. The Bruins are 20-8-1 at home this year, while the Flyers are 12-10-4 on the road. Philadelphia has played slightly better over their last five games, but they have struggled over the last few weeks. The Flyers have really struggled on the power play this year and Boston is just finding ways to win right now, so I will take the Bruins to get the win at home.

David Racey's Pick: Bruins ML