4 observations from Bruins’ preseason win over Flyers

Tyler Johnson scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's win over the Flyers.With a week to go before regular-season action begins, Jim Montgomery rolled out a Bruins lineup on Tuesday mostly comprised of NHL regulars.

All six of Boston’s projected starting defensemen took to the ice in the Bruins’ preseason bout against the Flyers. Only Matt Poitras and a banged-up Max Jones stood as the noteworthy omissions up front.

The Jeremy Swayman contract drama still looms large over this team. But the remainder of Boston’s expected starting lineup impressed at TD Garden en route to a 4-1 win over Philadelphia.

Justin Brazeau, Tyler Johnson, Charlie Coyle, and Mark Kastelic all scored for the Bruins, while…