Edmonton Oilers (9-7-4, Pacific Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (6-8-4, Atlantic Division)
Buffalo, New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
**BOTTOM LINE:**
The Edmonton Oilers visit the Buffalo Sabres following Buffalo’s 5-4 overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings. The Sabres hold a 6-8-4 overall record and have performed well at home with a 5-3-2 record. Despite this, Buffalo has a -14 scoring differential, having scored 50 goals while conceding 64.
Edmonton comes into the matchup with a 9-7-4 overall record and a 4-6-2 record on the road. The Oilers have a -6 scoring differential, tallying 62 goals scored against 68 allowed. This game marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.
**TOP PERFORMERS:**
Buffalo’s Alex Tuch has been a key offensive player, contributing six goals and nine assists. Tage Thompson has also been impressive, recording six goals and four assists over his last 10 games.
For Edmonton, Connor McDavid leads with nine goals and 21 assists. Leon Draisaitl has been on a strong run as well, scoring six goals and adding six assists in his past 10 games.
**LAST 10 GAMES:**
– Sabres: 2-4-4 record, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.3 assists, 3.8 penalties, and 11.2 penalty minutes per game, while allowing 3.6 goals against per game.
– Oilers: 5-3-2 record, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.3 assists, 3.1 penalties, and 6.5 penalty minutes per game, with 3.7 goals allowed per game.
**INJURIES:**
No injuries have been reported for either team.
Stay tuned for an exciting matchup as these two teams face off in Buffalo Monday night.
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