Chicago Blackhawks (12-21-2, in the Central
Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (12-19-4, in the Atlantic Division)
Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Sabres -176, Blackhawks +147; over/under
is 6
BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres host the Chicago Blackhawks
after Jiri Kulich scored two goals in the Sabres' 7-1 win
against the New York Islanders.
Buffalo has a 6-10-3 record in home games and a 12-19-4 record
overall. The Sabres have conceded 119 goals while scoring 103
for a -16 scoring differential.
Chicago has gone 5-13-2 on the road and 12-21-2 overall. The
Blackhawks have a 3-6-2 record in games decided by one goal.
The teams play Friday for the second time this season. The
Sabres won 4-2 in the previous matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Tage Thompson has 17 goals and nine assists for
the Sabres. Kulich has four goals and two assists over the last
10 games.
Ryan Donato has 11 goals and nine assists for the Blackhawks.
Ilya Mikheyev has scored five goals with three assists over the
last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Sabres: 1-7-2, averaging 2.8 goals, five assists,
4.6 penalties and 12.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals
per game.
Blackhawks: 4-6-0, averaging 2.9 goals, five assists, 3.9
penalties and 9.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per
game.
INJURIES: Sabres: None listed.
Blackhawks: None listed.
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