I'm surprised this total came out 5 1/2 instead of 5 because these are two very low-scoring teams.

Columbus ranks 20th in scoring and has just eight goals in its last five games. The Blue Jackets haven't scored more than two goals in any of their last five games.

The Sabres rank 31st in scoring averaging 2.3 goals a game.

Defending Viezna Trophy winner Sergie Bobrovsky is having another big season. The Sabres are expected to go with Robin Lehner in net. He has a good history against Columbus.

This should be a tight-checking conservative game with the Sabres desperate to halt a five-game losing streak.