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Matchup: Buffalo Sabres (5-7-4, Atlantic Division) at Colorado Avalanche (11-1-5, Central Division)

Date & Time: Thursday, 9 p.m. EST

Location: Denver

BetMGM Sportsbook Line: Avalanche -328, Sabres +261; Over/Under: 6.5

Bottom Line

The Buffalo Sabres head to Denver to face the Colorado Avalanche following a 5-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth, where Isak Rosen scored two goals for Buffalo. The Avalanche enter the game with an impressive 11-1-5 overall record and are undefeated at home with a 5-0-2 record.

Colorado leads the NHL in scoring with 68 goals total, averaging four goals per game. On the other hand, Buffalo has struggled on the road, posting a 0-4-2 record away from home. The Sabres have a -12 goal differential, having scored 42 goals while conceding 54.

This matchup marks the second meeting between these teams this season. In their previous encounter, the Avalanche claimed a 3-1 victory, powered by Nathan MacKinnon’s two goals.

Top Performers

• Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche): 14 goals, 18 assists
• Parker Kelly (Avalanche): Five goals and two assists over the last 10 games
• Tage Thompson (Sabres): Six goals and six assists
• Alex Tuch (Sabres): Four goals and five assists over the past 10 games

Last 10 Games

Avalanche: 6-1-3 record, averaging 4.4 goals and 8.9 penalty minutes per game, while allowing 2.8 goals against.

Sabres: 3-3-4 record, averaging 2.7 goals and 11.2 penalty minutes per game, while surrendering 3.2 goals on average.

Injuries

• Avalanche: None listed
• Sabres: None listed

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