Columbus at Buffalo

Second-place Columbus has been impressive with a winning road record, anchored by great defense at third in the NHL in goals allowed. Columbus has won three straight allowing a total of two goals after Friday's 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (11-4-1, .933 save percentage) has allowed just four goals in his last four games. The Blue Jackets are 39-18 against losing teams, plus 21-7 playing on two days of rest. Last-place Buffalo is regressing under its first-year coach at #31 in goals scored, #27 on the power play, and #28 in goals allowed. Buffalo has dropped five games in a row (0-3-2), scoring one goal in four of them. The Sabres are 30-75 versus winning teams, as well as 20-41 against the Eastern Conference. Play Columbus.