Buffalo at Columbus

Buffalo has won 10 straight games, the NHL’s longest win streak. No, that is not a misprint. The Blue Jackets have been playing well, too, though. If Columbus didn't blow a 2-0 third-period lead against the Devils, they would be riding a four-game winning streak. Their past three wins have all been by multiple goals. The Blue Jackets had a 16-2 edge in high-danger chances in that loss. The Blue Jackets are giving up an average of 1.7 goals in their last four games. The Sabres have lost 10 of their last 13 road games against Eastern Conference opponents. Columbus is expecting to get star defenseman Zach Werenski back. He’s missed four games with a lower-body injury. Werenski is second among NHL defensemen in goals (14) and tied for second in points (40), second in average ice time (26:48), and first in multipoint games (14). He has points in 16 of his last 19 games. The Blue Jackets have been much improved in their penalty kill lately. They have killed 18 of 20 penalties for 90 percent in the previous seven games. Take the Blue Jackets plus 1.5 goals on the puckline.