Buffalo Sabres host Vegas Golden Knights in NHL matchup

The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Vegas Golden Knights in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres enter the game with an 8-5-3 record, coming off a 5-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Key performers for Buffalo include Tage Thompson, who has recorded 10 goals and nine assists, and Jack Quinn.

The Golden Knights hold an 11-5-2 record and have shown strength on the road with a 5-2-2 record. Jack Eichel leads the team with seven goals and 16 assists. While Vegas has a positive scoring differential, they have recently struggled offensively, scoring two goals or fewer in six of their last eight games.

Betting lines list the Sabres as home favorites. The two teams have met several times recently, with Buffalo winning the last three meetings in their home arena.