Buffalo Sabres (11-16-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (11-16-3, in the Atlantic Division)
Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres, on a 10-game losing streak, take on the Montreal Canadiens.
Montreal is 11-16-3 overall with a 3-3-0 record in Atlantic Division play. The Canadiens are fourth in the league serving 10.8 penalty minutes per game.
Buffalo has a 3-4-1 record in Atlantic Division play and an 11-16-4 record overall. The Sabres have a 4-11-3 record when they commit more penalties than their opponent.
The matchup Tuesday is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Canadiens won 7-5 in the previous matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Brendan Gallagher has scored eight goals with six assists for the Canadiens. Cole Caufield has five goals and six assists over the last 10 games.
Alex Tuch has nine goals and 16 assists for the Sabres. Tage Thompson has scored five goals and added two assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 4-5-1, averaging 2.5 goals, four assists, 4.8 penalties and 12.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.
Sabres: 0-7-3, averaging 2.3 goals, 4.1 assists, 3.6 penalties and 10 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.
INJURIES: Canadiens: None listed.
Sabres: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
