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Flyers may have lost another vital player to injury as losing streak continues
- Dan Vladar left the game after the first period and did not return, forcing Samuel Ersson into action for the Flyers.
- Sam Ersson allowed two goals on eight shots after entering in relief as Buffalo pulled ahead.
- The Flyers were 59.1 percent on the penalty kill since December 13, hampering their chances to claw back.
- Nikita Grebenkin showed early chemistry with Tippett and drew late-period attention with physical play.
- Vladar was seen making a pad save before leaving, with Dahlin’s power-play goal following shortly after.
- The Flyers outshot the Sabres 22-14 but still trailed as Buffalo controlled late periods.
- Coach Rick Tocchet acknowledged the team’s smart-hockey lapses as part of the issues fueling the skid.
- Garnet Hathaway and Trevor Zegras incidents influenced penalties and momentum against Philadelphia.
- The Flyers may need to recall Aleksei Kolosov to fill roster spots if injuries persist.
- Rasmus Ristolainen was a late scratch with an upper-body injury, complicating lineup depth.
- The Sabres capitalized on the Flyers’ penalties, extending their lead with two power-play tallies.
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