The Sabres used a dominant second period to defeat the Flyers 4-1 tonight, earning a point for the fourth straight game in a streak that started with the first game of 2017.
Anders Nilsson made 39 saves playing in place of the ill Robin Lehner, earning the unfortunate Ryan Miller shutout when Brayden Schenn scored on a beautiful shot with two minutes remaining in the game. Nilsson continued to make a case for him getting more playing time.
The Sabres scored their first three goals in the second, igniting after a forgettable first frame for both teams.