Boston at Buffalo

Boston has won six of 10, including a 4-0 win at rival Montreal as an underdog. The defense is second in the NHL in goals allowed while the power play is fifth. Buffalo has cooled off, on a 4-9 skid, losing twice as a favorite. The offense is slumping, scoring seven goals the last four games, slipping to #19 in goals scored, #18 the power play. Goalie Carter Hutton (13-11) is in net and the team is short on depth: Jason Pominville (9 goals, 9 assists) is still out, while Scott Wilson, Casey Nelson and Nathan Beaulieu are also out. Boston is 204-166 on the road when the total is 5.5, so back the visitors in this division rivalry battle. Play Boston.