{"id":542092,"date":"2026-04-05T13:34:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T13:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542092\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T13:34:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T13:34:11","slug":"nhl-predictions-boston-bruins-vs-philadelphia-flyers-april-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542092\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers, April 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Boston Bruins taking on the Philadelphia Flyers check out more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<p>We also want to wish a Happy Easter to those that celebrate.<\/p>\n<p>NHL Predictions<br \/>\nBoston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers<br \/>\nHead-to-Head: Bruins 1-1 Flyers<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">How to Watch<\/a>:\u00a0US TV: TNT; HBO Max; Tru TV; NBC Sports Philadelphia. Canada TV: SN360.<\/p>\n<p>Time:\u00a03:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/04\/04\/nhl-predictions-tampa-bay-lightning-boston-bruins-april-4th\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Boston Bruins<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/29\/philadelphia-flyers-sign-highly-touted-prospect\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Philadelphia Flyers.<\/a> Boston is expected to give <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/korpijo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-04-05_hr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Joonas Korpisalo<\/a> the start in this game but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Bruins are 6-3-1 in their previous 10 games but have dropped two consecutive games entering this matchup. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/arvidvi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-04-05_hr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Viktor Arvidsson<\/a> has four goals and nine points in the team\u2019s last 10 games.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vladada01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-04-05_hr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Daniel Vladar<\/a> is the projected starter for the Flyers, who are 7-3 in their last 10 games. This includes an important win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/04\/03\/nhl-predictions-philadelphia-flyers-vs-new-york-islanders-april-3\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">New York Islanders<\/a> on Friday night. Philadelphia is in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nhl\/standings\/_\/view\/wild-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">the jumble of teams<\/a> that are on 88 points in the Eastern Conference. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tippeow01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-04-05_hr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Owen Tippett<\/a> has four goals and six points in the Flyers\u2019 last 10 games.<\/p>\n<p>This is an important matchup for both teams. However, Boston picks up the win in the final meeting between the two teams.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Bruins win 4-2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome back to NHL Predictions. 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