Kyle Okposo

Claude Giroux was nervous about centering the Philadelphia Flyers' top line for the first time in two seasons.

Once he settled in, Giroux guided the Flyers to their most goals in a game in nearly two months. Philadelphia's captain had a goal and three assists Saturday in a 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

"I'd like to tell you it's like riding a bike, but it's not," Giroux said. "But it turned out great tonight."

With Sean Couturier out because of a lower-body injury, Giroux moved from right wing to center in Philadelphia's lead group of forwards. He had four points in a game for the first time since an Oct. 14, 2017 win over...

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