Philadelphia at Boston

It was a long time coming for the Boston Bruins who won their first Stanley Cup since 1972. It will be an emotion-packed evening for the Bruins, and I'm not sure how much they will have left for the ice, as their attention may be elsewhere. The Flyers addressed a key issue by signing Bryzgalov to man the pipes, and his nine-year deal should ensure that they are secure behind the net for years to come. The Bruins certainly lost a lot of pieces from their championship team a year ago with the retirement of certain Hall of Famer Mark Recchi, and Michael Ryder now wearing a Dallas Stars uniform. They have also lost the services of Marc Sevard who will sit out the season after his second concussion. It may take some time for the emotional theatrics to calm down, and the new faces to blend in, providing an opening for a competent Flyers team to steal the opener. Take Philadelphia in this one.