The Pittsburgh Penguins (-200) will be looking to add to their winning streak when they welcome the Buffalo Sabres (+170) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday. The total is 6.5 (O: -135, U: +115)The teams will be playing their second successive game against each other. Pittsburgh (15-8-4) topped the Sabres (12-13-2) 4-3 (OT) yesterday, their fourth straight win. Four players found the net for the Penguins.
Rickard Rakell scored and provided an assist to share the scoring lead with Evgeni Malkin, who had two assists. Jeff Skinner, Victor Olofsson, and Kyle Okposo scored one apiece for the Sabres. Casey Mittelstadt had three assists to lead the team in scoring. Tristan Jarry stopped only 28 of 31 shots (.903%).
FACING OFF
Buffalo is averaging 3.96 goals per game for the season, best in the NHL, and they are taking on a Penguins team that is allowing 3.00 goals a game (12th). Meanwhile, Pittsburgh has found the net 3.41 times a game on average, 10th in the league, and the Sabres are allowing opponents to score 3.70 goals per game (28th).
The Sabres’ 28.85% power play percentage is the fourth-best in the league, while the Penguins rank 23rd with a conversion rate of 20.22%. While efficient on the power play, Buffalo has been poor at penalty killing, as the away team owns the league’s fifth-lowest PK% at 70.65%. Pittsburgh’s 81.18% ranks ninth in the NHL.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 41 points this season, fourth-most in the NHL, Tage Thompson is the top skater for the Sabres. He is among the league leaders with 21 goals (3rd) and has added 20 assists. In the net, Craig Anderson (5-4-0) is Buffalo’s top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 2.87 GAA and a .916% save percentage.
Sidney Crosby leads the Penguins in scoring with 34 points (8th in the league). He has 14 goals (8th in the league) and 20 assists in 26 games. Jarry (11-3-3) has the best goals against average for Pittsburgh at 2.75. He has a save percentage of .919%.
HOME AND AWAY
Buffalo is seeking a fourth straight win away from home this season. Pittsburgh has won three in a row at PPG Paints Arena this season.
SportsTips’ NHL Pick:
Over 6.5 (-125)
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