Final
Friday, December 22, 2017 · KeyBank Center
Game analysis
Sabres beat Flyers 4–2
- J. Eichel scored the game-winner at 18:53 of the third.
- The Sabres scored first and led the rest of the way.
- 2 empty-net goals sealed it late.
- R. Lehner stopped 33 of 35 shots (.943) for the win.
- B. Elliott kept the Flyers in it with 33 saves (.943).
- Power play: BUF 0/2, PHI 1/5.
Three stars
- 1st starE. Kane
BUF · 1G 1A
- 2nd starR. Lehner
BUF · .943 SV%
- 3rd starB. Elliott
PHI · .943 SV%
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 3:59BUFR. O'ReillyAssists: E. Kane0–1
- 11:08BUFE. KaneAssists: J. Gorges, K. Okposo0–2
- 17:50PHIM. RafflPPAssists: C. Giroux, J. Voracek1–2
- 18:53BUFJ. EichelENAssists: M. Scandella, R. O'Reilly1–3
- 19:28PHIS. GostisbehereAssists: C. Giroux, J. Voracek2–3
- 19:59BUFJ. EichelENAssists: M. Scandella2–4
Team stats
| PHI | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Shots | 37 |
| 47.7% | Faceoff % | 52.3% |
| 1/5 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 4 | PIM | 10 |
| 17 | Hits | 21 |
| 10 | Blocked | 14 |
| 9 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 4 | Takeaways | 3 |
Flyers at Sabres recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice