Winnipeg at Buffalo

Winnipeg has won eight of 10 after a 5-3 victory at Carolina yesterday as a +135 dog. They're in second place in the Central Division, just two points behind Dallas. Winnipeg has a +40 goal differential, the best in the division and the second-best in the Western Conference. The defense is second in the NHL in goals given up (2.39 per game) and No. 1 in save percentage (.924). The Jets are 14-4 when playing the second of a back-to-back, plus 20-6 after having won two of three. Buffalo also played yesterday, knocking off Vegas, 7-2. The Sabres are 17th in save percentage (.901), 2-11 off a home victory, 7-21 off a win or tie, plus 54-85 at home in the second of a back-to-back. Play Winnipeg.