The Flyers looked off for two periods Thursday night and it cost them in a 4-1 loss to the Canadiens at Bell Centre.
The Bruins have claimed a playoff spot for an NHL-leading eighth consecutive season.
Semyon Varlamov made 27 saves and Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period to help lift the New York Islanders past the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Thursday night.
The Blackhawks were shut out for the 12th time this season after losing to Ottawa 2-0 on Thursday. Here are 10 observations from the loss.