Mar 9, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) scores a goal past Buffalo Sabres goaltender Jonas Johansson (34) during a shootout at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
As the Buffalo Sabres ended their series with the Islanders on Sunday and dropped three straight 5-2 decisions on Long Island, they entered last night’s matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, looking to end their seven-game slide. Entering this matchup with a 1-3 record against the Flyers this year, the Sabres were in dire need of a win to create momentum within the locker room.