NHL: Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 2

PHILADELPHIA, March 10 (UPI) -- Scott Hartnell and Jeff Carter scored two goals each Tuesday to pace the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 win over Buffalo.

Mike Richards had the other goal. Hartnell, Joffrey Lupul and Kimmo Timonen each had two assists for the Flyers, who have won three of their last four games. Martin Biron made 27 stops for his 21st win of the season.

Maxim Afinogenov and Jochen Hecht scored for the Sabres.

Patrick Lalime was replaced after allowing four goals on 29 shots. Mikael Tellqvist finished the game by giving up a goal on four shots.