Buffalo has won 4 straight and have had an extended rest due to snow. They are at home to the Red Wings, who play their second game in two nights. The Sabres won 4 straight before the break, and for a team that struggles on defense, held teams to stingy 2 goals or less in those games. There is nothing wrong with the Sabres' offense. With 18 goals in their last four games, they have the top offense and 2nd ranked PP this year. Anderson, now 41, has been a stand-out in net with an impressive .922 Save % on a defensively challenged team. Detroit are 22nd ranked on defense and will be down to their second-string goal-tender. Nedeljkovic has struggled this season and hasn't played since Dec.8. Can you spell RUSTY?
The favorite generally wins out when these two teams meet. The Red Wings are on the verge of players returning, but at this point are still missing more bodies than they would care to. They've given up more than 4 goals in 4 straight games, and have won just once in seven games. I am surely wagering on the Sabres in this match up. Take Buffalo to win and act now as this line will change.