The Buffalo Sabres (11-13-1) will be going for their second consecutive win when they face the Columbus Blue Jackets (8-13-2) on Wednesday night. The Sabres are coming off a 6-3 win over San Jose. The Blue Jackets are coming off a 4-2 loss to Detroit.
Columbus is 6-2-2 in its last 10 games against Buffalo.
**This preview was written before Tuesday’s game was played**
The Sabres followed up their loss to Colorado with a win over the Sharks in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Blue Jackets, which will give them their second win in a row and third win in their last four games.
Buffalo is averaging 3.80 goals per game. They scored six goals on 38 shots in their last game.
Jack Quinn scored two goals for the Sabres. Jeff Skinner and Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist, while Dylan Cozens had three assists.
Buffalo has struggled defensively, giving up 3.68 goals per game. They gave up three goals in their last game and will need to do a better job if they want to get the win.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen saved 26 of the 29 shots that he faced. He is 2-2-1 in five games with a 3.98 GAA and a .863 save percentage.