NHL: Philadelphia 4, Boston 2

BOSTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Simon Gagne scored two goals and set up another Tuesday and Philadelphia used a three-goal third period to beat Boston 4-2.

Mike Knuble had a goal and two assists, and Scottie Upshall also scored for the Flyers, who won for the sixth time in their last nine games. Philadelphia's Antero Niittymaki made 22 saves to improve his record to 15-5-5.

Patrice Bergeron and Stephane Yelle both scored a power-play goal for the East-leading Bruins, who have lost eight of their last 11 games. Manny Fernandez allowed four goals on 26 shots.