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Bruins try to grab 2-0 lead over Flyers Mon May  3 10:53:56 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - Marc Savard and the Boston Bruins will try to build off the momentum from a thrilling overtime victory when they host the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at TD Garden. Savard, playing for the first time since suffering a concussion on March 7, scored the game-winner 13:52 into overtime, leading the sixth-seeded Bruins to a 5-4 victory in the opener of this best-of-seven series on Saturday. Boston earned the home victory despite blowing a 4-2
Flyers seek better start, finish against Bruins Sun May  2 16:04:00 2010 EST

BOSTON (AP) -The Philadelphia Flyers had a strong second period and an even better third. Now they just have to work on their start and finish.

The Boston Bruins dominated the first period and attacked early in overtime in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinal. That energy - and Marc Savard's winning goal in his first game in seven weeks - gave them a 5-4 victory Saturday.

Savard played his first game since March 7 when he suffered a Grade 2 concussion from a blindside hit by Pit

Savard returns, nets OT winner as Bruins go one up on Flyers Sat May  1 16:00:45 2010 EST
Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Marc Savard, playing for the first time since suffering a concussion on March 7, scored the game-winner 13:52 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins came back after blowing a two-goal lead to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-4, in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The entire overtime period was played at a frenetic pace, and the Bruins peppered Flyers goaltender Brian Boucher during an extended forecheck. Savard took a rolling puck in the right ci
Bruins' Sturm leaves Game 1 Sat May  1 12:59:26 2010 EST
Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Boston Bruins forward Marco Sturm left Saturday's Game 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers with an apparent leg injury. In the opening minutes of the first period, Sturm went to check Flyers defenseman Matt Carle and got his leg tangled up. He attempted to skate toward the middle of the ice but fell to his knees, where he remained until play was stopped. Teammates had to help Sturm off the ice. The severity of his injury is unknown.
Bruins, Flyers meet for Game 1 in Boston Sat May  1 10:55:52 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - A pair of first-round underdogs will face each other in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals today, when the Boston Bruins host the Philadelphia Flyers at TD Garden. The sixth-seeded Bruins hold home-ice advantage at the start of this best-of- seven series, after defeating the Northeast Division champion Buffalo Sabres in six games during the first round. Philadelphia, the seventh seed, also knocked off a division champ in the conference quarterfinals, ousting fellow A
Bruins, Flyers expect physical semifinal series Fri Apr 30 17:14:00 2010 EST

BOSTON (AP) -The last time the Philadelphia Flyers met the Boston Bruins in the playoffs, it was a matchup between two physical teams - the Broad Street Bullies vs. the Big Bad Bruins.

Now, 32 years later, both sides expect another hard-hitting series when their Eastern Conference semifinal starts Saturday. The team that does a better job of checking hard but staying out of the penalty box could have an edge.

It all comes down to being disciplined.

The teams last met in the playoffs in

Bruins part of surprising East semifinal pairings Thu Apr 29 18:05:00 2010 EST
ost 10 straight games at one point. They even had a 10-game losing streak at home. And they didn't clinch a postseason berth until their next-to-last game. Still, they have home-ice advantage in the second round of the playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers.

On Thursday, forward Mark Recchi attributed the turnaround to a renewed commitment to play hard all the time. Michael Ryder said it was a result of playing desperately and with more emotion. That helped the Bruins upset third-seeded Buf

Flyers prepare for physical series against Bruins Thu Apr 29 15:02:00 2010 EST

VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) -The Philadelphia Flyers see a lot of themselves in the Boston Bruins.

Both teams had to finish strongly just to make the playoffs. Both stress defense, with plenty of muscle.

Beginning Saturday in Boston, they go at each other in the Eastern Conference semifinals. These teams are meeting in the playoffs for the first time since 1978.

``I'm sure it will be a physical series,'' Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger said after Thursday's practice. ``They're a physical group.

Stanley Cup Playoff Preview - Boston vs. Philadelphia Thu Apr 29 13:14:37 2010 EST
ore than solid backup to turn to in Thomas. Between the strong team defense and Rask's puck-stopping ability, the Bruins didn't allow Buffalo to score a single power-play goal in the series as the Sabres went 0-for-19 on the man advantage. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (7th seed, East) REGULAR SEASON RECORD: 41-35-6 2010 PLAYOFFS: Defeated New Jersey 4-1 in conference quarterfinals (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Flyers rarely looked like a dominant team during the regular season, but somehow, they m
Flyers' Laperriere most likely lost for remainder of playoffs Tue Apr 27 18:05:20 2010 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Flyers forward Ian Laperriere will most likely be lost for the remainder of the playoffs. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren announced on Tuesday that Laperriere, who was spared surgery despite having a puck strike the bone above his right eye last Thursday, did suffer a contusion of the brain and a mild concussion as a result of absorbing the shot. Laperriere was seen by doctors in Philadelphia on Monday and was also examined earlier Tuesday b
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