Buffalo at St. Louis

The Sabres are in the midst of a grueling four-game stretch that includes two games apiece against the Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues. The Sabres are 15-44 against the Western Conference, as well as a 18-63 run on the road. St. Louis is strong all around at #10 in the league in goals allowed and sixth in penalty killing. Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko has five goals and eight points in his last seven games. The Blues are 61-28 against the Eastern Conference and 71-34 at home. The Blues have dominated the Sabres since 2011, winning six consecutive meetings while allowing a total of five goals. The Sabres are also 2-16 in the last 18 meetings, and 1-7 at St. Louis. Play the Blues.