Buffalo Sabres (5-7-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Rangers (8-2-1, in the Metropolitan Division)
New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres visit the New York Rangers after John-Jason Peterka scored two goals in the Sabres' 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.
New York has an 8-2-1 record overall and a 4-1-1 record on its home ice. The Rangers are 6-1-1 when scoring at least three goals.
Buffalo has a 5-7-1 record overall and a 1-3-1 record on the road. The Sabres serve 11.4 penalty minutes per game to rank fourth in the league.
The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.
INJURIES: Rangers: None listed.
Sabres: None listed.
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