Carolina at Buffalo

Carolina has a winning record with a strong defense, #12 in the NHL in goals allowed, while the offense and the team have been on a nice roll. The Hurricanes have won three of five, registering three or more goals in each of their last five contests and a total of 18 in that span. They come off a poor defensive game, but the team is 34-13-4 UNDER the total after allowing five goals or more the previous contest. Last-place Buffalo is #31 in goals scored, #23 on the power play with no defense, #29 in goals allowed. Buffalo has been held to one goal in six of the last 10 games, including last night's 3-1 setback at Detroit, which was its Eastern Conference high-tying tenth regulation loss of the season.  Following a road trip of seven or more days the Sabres are 2-12 at home and 9-1-2 UNDER. Buffalo is also 25-69 playing on no days rest, so back the visitors in a defensive game. Play Carolina and the UNDER.