New York at Buffalo

Both teams have been slumping, but it's an opportunity for New York to get a win against Buffalo, which has lost seven in a row after suffering a 6-5 shootout defeat to Detroit on Monday. The Rangers have won 12 of 17 meetings with the Sabres, who have lost six straight home games and seven of eight overall against the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers have won seven of 12 road contests this season and Buffalo is 0-5 against teams with winning road records. Igor Shesterkin is expected in net for New York and he has stopped 50 of 54 shots his past two games, including a 4-2 win over Pittsburgh and a 2-1 loss to Chicago on Monday. Shesterkin has a 2.95 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage this season. Take the Rangers.