Buffalo at Detroit

It's not much, but this is a battle for sixth place in the Atlantic Division as both teams have 74 points. Detroit had been in better form having won six in a row before losing 4-1 at Pittsburgh on Thursday after beating the Penguins two nights before. Jimmy Howard stopped 43 of 47 shots in a losing cause, and his record dropped to 23-21-5. The Red Wings are 15-38 their last 53 games after scoring two or fewer goals their previous game, and they are 19-49 their last 68 games versus Atlantic Division teams. Also, the road team has won four of the last five meetings while Buffalo is 7-3 the last 10 meetings overall and it has won four of the last five at Detroit. The loser improves its chances in the draft lottery. Take the Sabres.