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Buffalo finds traction at last. The Sabres have won four of five, including Sunday’s sharp 4-1 effort against Carolina. Rasmus Dahlin said that performance is their “bare minimum.” Buffalo skated with pace, defended well and stayed connected for a full 60 minutes. They need that same standard on the road, where they are 1-5-2.
Tage Thompson enters with a six-game goal streak. His speed and shot volume are back. He leads Buffalo with 12 goals and shares the team scoring lead with Alex Tuch at 21 points. The Sabres blocked 21 shots in their win over Carolina and controlled the slot well, two habits they need to repeat.
Pittsburgh continues to stumble. The Penguins are 2-4-3 in November. They dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to Seattle Saturday after a 5-0 loss to Minnesota the night before. Coach Dan Muse praised their Sunday improvements but said one point out of four is “not good enough.” Their issues include slow coverage rotations and inconsistent breakout support.
Tristan Broz could debut. The 23-year-old earned the call-up with eight goals in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. His pace could inject energy into the bottom six.
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Line Movement and Odds
Current market:
- Penguins -121, Sabres +101
- Puck Line: Penguins -1.5 (+201), Sabres +1.5 (-252)
- Total 6.5 (over -107, under -114)
Books opened around Penguins -115. Support pushed the price slightly higher. The total sits at 6.5 with early attention on the over, tied to Buffalo’s recent scoring surge and Pittsburgh’s regression in defensive coverage. Sharper money played Pittsburgh early.
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Matchup Breakdown
Buffalo outlook
The Sabres have tightened their structure. Their forecheck has improved, and they limit second chances better than they did early in the season. Their offense is balanced. Thompson is hot. Tuch drives entries. Jack Quinn adds speed. Their issue remains road consistency. Buffalo must handle pressure from Pittsburgh’s top line and stay connected in the neutral zone.
Pittsburgh outlook
The Penguins still drive quality chances. They outshot Seattle 32-21 Saturday and generated enough to win. Sidney Crosby continues to produce at an elite clip. Evgeni Malkin adds creation from the second line. Pittsburgh’s power-play threats remain strong. Their defensive depth is thin due to injuries, and their transition defense allows too many clean entries.
Key battle
Buffalo’s improving forecheck versus Pittsburgh’s breakouts. If the Sabres force turnovers high, they can tilt offensive-zone time.
Injuries and Conditions
Buffalo Sabres
- Justin Danforth, out, lower body.
- Michael Kesselring, out, leg.
- Jiri Kulich, out, undisclosed.
- Josh Norris, out, upper body.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
- Noel Acciari, out, upper body.
- Justin Brazeau, out, upper body.
- Filip Hallander, out, leg.
- Tanner Howe, out, undisclosed.
- Tristan Jarry, out, lower body.
- Caleb Jones, out, lower body.
- Ville Koivunen, out, lower body.
- Emil Pieniniemi, out, suspension.
- Rickard Rakell, out, hand.
- Jack St. Ivany, out, lower body.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Pittsburgh creates more volume and plays well at PPG Paints Arena. Buffalo is trending upward but has not proven it on the road. The Penguins’ top line should tilt matchups.
Projected score: Penguins 4, Sabres 3.
Best bet: Penguins -121.
Secondary lean: Over 6.5.
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