The Sabres took a 1-0 lead on Zucker's power-play goal at 4:08 of the first period, but the Flyers took control with three goals in 59 seconds later in the first. Konecny tied the game 1-1 at 8:26 with a power-play goal from above the left face-off circle that went through a screen by Tippett.

Konecny’s goal stood, the failed challenge putting Philadelphia right back on the man advantage. There, Trevor Zegras scored thanks to an unfortunate bounce off Ryan McLeod’s skate. After the ensuing faceoff at 5-on-5, a breakout pass hit off Tage Thompson and stayed in the Buffalo end, creating an odd-man rush and a Bobby Brink goal.