4/24 NHL: Philadelphia at Buffalo

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The Philadelphia Flyers look to get back on even terms with the host Buffalo Sabres in Game 2 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday night.

Oddsmakers like the Sabres in this one, opening the line at 160 in favor of Buffalo. The total opened at 6.

Buffalo escaped with a hard-fought 3-2 win in overtime in Game 1 on the strength of captain Daniel Briere's OT game-winner. Sabres rookie goaltender Ryan Miller was solid in his first career playoff start.

For the Flyers, Ken Hitchcock's team will need another strong performance from netminder Robert Esche, who was outstanding in making 55 saves in Game 1.

Some trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 3-17-3 OU in its last 23 games against Buffalo
Philadelphia is 1-6-0 OU in its last 7 away
Philadelphia is 2-9-1 OU in its last 12 games away against Buffalo
Philadelphia is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games
Buffalo is 5-1-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 3 to 4 goals
Buffalo is 1-3-1 OU in its last 5 at home
Buffalo is 2-9-1 OU in its last 12 games at home against Philadelphia
Buffalo is 3-17-3 OU in its last 23 games against Philadelphia

Next up:
Philadelphia home to Buffalo, Wednesday, April 26
Buffalo at Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 26