Luke Glendening might not show up most nights on the stats sheet, but his contributions to the Flyers are nothing short of immeasurable.

There are games that hinge on moments, and while this game certainly did at the end, it also validated a process.

The Eastern Conference playoff race has a distinctly different look now than it did in late March. While the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens have solidified their spots, the Philadelphia Flyers crashed the party by going on an improbable run to get into a playoff position.

A look at the top Bruins and Flyers performers from an Easter Sunday showdown between the foes down in Philly.

New Jersey hosts the Philadelphia Flyers in the series finale at Prudential Center on Tuesday night. Puck drop is 7:08 p.m. ET. Read below for your game preview presented by Central Jersey Trucking & Rigging and check back for the pre-game story.

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Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4-1 to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.

SAN FRANCISCO — The Phillies wrapped up their series against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday and were en route to California when Bryce Harper checked the Flyers score. He knew Sunday’s game against the Boston Bruins was important for the Flyers’ playoff chances,

Flyers' top prospect Porter Martone was the hero for Philadelphia against Boston, as he scored the overtime winner on the power play. He also recorded the primary assist on Christian Dvorak's game-opening goal with a great between-the-legs backhand pass.

Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.