For the second time in 2020-2021, the Philadelphia Flyers shutout the Buffalo Sabres with Brian Elliott starting in goal.
Heading into today’s game, the Philadelphia Flyers were hanging on to a playoff spot. Each game takes on elevated meaning during an abbreviated season. Two crucial points were on the line versus the Buffalo Sabres. With a win today, the Flyers could separate themselves from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Philadelphia needed to construct a winning streak to begin their road trip.
During pandemic hockey, teams are taking advantage when rosters are shorthanded. The Flyers dropped two games to the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins with most of their top-six forwards.