Eichel can match the Buffalo record of 18 straight with a point, set by Gilbert Perreault (Oct. 24-Dec. 4, 1971). The forward has 31 points (16 goals, 15 assists) during his streak, the longest in the NHL this season and tied with Dave Andreychuk for the second-longest in Sabres history. Andreychuk had two 17-game point streaks (Dec. 31, 1991-Feb. 4, 1992, Oct. 18-Nov. 14, 1992).
Buffalo is 3-1-1 in its past five games but is trying to get its first win on a three-game road trip after losing 3-2 in overtime at the New York Islanders on Saturday and 5-3 at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
The Flyers ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. They are 9-1-4 in their past 14 games at home.