Blues take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Sabres
St. Louis Blues (7-9, in the Central Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (7-8-1, in the Atlantic Division)
Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues, on a three-game losing streak, take on the Buffalo Sabres.
Buffalo is 7-8-1 overall and 5-5-0 at home. The Sabres have a 4-1-0 record in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.
St. Louis is 3-4-0 on the road and 7-9 overall. The Blues are 6-1-0 in games they score at least three goals.
The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Alex Tuch has four goals and 10 assists for the Sabres. Zachary Benson has over the past 10 games.
Colton Parayko has four goals and five assists for the Blues. Matthew Kessel has over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Sabres: 6-4-0, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.2 assists, 4.8 penalties and 10.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.
Blues: 3-7-0, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.8 assists, four penalties and 9.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.
INJURIES: Sabres: None listed.
Blues: None listed.
