San Jose at Buffalo

Buffalo is hot but San Jose is very good all around, winning four of seven. San Jose is in second place in the Pacific Division, at #13 in goals scored, #16 in goals allowed with one of the top penalty killing units in the league. The Sharks are 21-of-22 on the penalty kill over the last nine games to rank second in the NHL. Goalie Martin Jones is 4-1-1 with a 1.98 goals-against average and .925 save percentage against Buffalo in his career. San Jose is in bounce-back mode at 20-7 when following a loss of three or more goals. They head to a young Buffalo team that is #17 in the NHL in goals scored and on the power play. The Sabres are 57-116 after allowing two goals or fewer in their previous game. San Jose has won four in a row against Buffalo and matches up well again. Play San Jose.