Chicago at Buffalo

Last place Chicago is poor on the road (8-14-3) because of a bad defense at #30 in goals allowed, #31 in penalty killing. The rebuilding Blackhawks are on a 27-56 run overall, including 17-37 on the road. Chicago is off a victory at home but is 10-25 when following a win. They head to Buffalo, a young team that is terrific at home (14-6-3) with a strong defense at #14 in goals allowed, top 10 in penalty killing. The home team has won four of the last five meetings and this is a great situational spot for home ice. Play Buffalo.