With news that Jack Eichel was once again out of the Sabres’ lineup, and that Phil Myers was a healthy scratch for the Flyers, the Flyers looked to build momentum and beat a struggling Buffalo Sabres team.
Okay friends, we're doing this. Jack-less Sabres vs. Phil-less Flyers. We're off!
— Broad Street Hockey (@BroadStHockey) February 27, 2021
First Period
An early power play for the Flyers proved to be unfruitful, but for the first few minutes of play, the Flyers’ forecheck helped establish Philadelphia as the more dominant side.