PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 18: Brian Elliott #37 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks to make a save after replacing teammate Carter Hart in the net in the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at Wells Fargo Center on January 18, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
A depleted and downtrodden Buffalo Sabres team hosted the Flyers for an early afternoon matchup. The Flyers found themselves recharged, with several players returning to the lineup after spending time in COVID protocol. The Sabres found themselves the other way, playing without their captain as Jack Eichel would remain out due to injury.