Two teams at opposite ends of the Eastern Conference standings square off when the Boston Bruins (17-4-3, second in conference) host the Buffalo Sabres (10-14-2, 14th) at TD Garden on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET.
Boston earned a 3-1 home victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets its last time out on December 3.
Buffalo played at home in its last game on December 5, and fell 5-3 against the Detroit Red Wings.