Recap: Bruins edge out Flyers, 6-5, after rollercoaster third period

The Boston Bruins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers after a wild third period which saw the team leading by three and holding onto a one-goal lead by the grit of their teeth twice.

“We have to learn you have to close out games,” Jim Montgomery said. “You can’t think it’s over. The other teams are desperate.

Charlie Coyle netted two goals in the win while Jake DeBrusk and Brad Marchand each ended the night as well with two points. Jeremy Swayman made 24 saves in the win.

But there was a lot of momentum and emotional swings during the game — predominantly in the third.

The game was tied after the first and second before the Bruins elevated their game to start the third, scoring three goals in…