The surprising Coyotes, off a win over the Islanders, have two strikes against them tonight. In spite of an above .500 record at home, they played last night, and won't start Vejmelka in net. Vejmelka has held the Coyotes in games all year, but played last night, so expect Ingram (1-6, .866) to start. For the Sabres it will likely be 41 year old Anderson, a standout this year, off a shutout over the Kings in his last start. The Sabres have won their last two games and while very young, have a tremendous upside. They are leading the league in goals-scored and are second on the PP. Defense is not their forte; they give up 3.5 goals a game. The weak scoring Coyotes may have exhausted themselves last night, managing 5 goals against the Islanders. Arizona gives up better than 3.5 goals a game.
I like the Sabres' chances very much today. They're an explosive offensive team with a solid veteran net-minder against a poor and tired Coyotes squad playing their second string goalie. they have a better record on the road this year. Take the Sabres all the way.