November 17 (1)

Buffalo Sabres (7-8-1) at Winnipeg Jets (8-5-2)

Friday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m.

The Sabres kick off a three-game road swing in Winnipeg on Friday. 

Here's everything you need to know before morning skate.

HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN

TV: MSG/MSG+ (Pregame coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m.)

Radio: WGR 550

LAST TIME OUT

Buffalo

Bruins 5, Sabres 2 (Nov. 14)

Goal scorers: Victor Olofsson (2)

Goaltending: Devon Levi (L, 13/18), Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (14/14)

Winnipeg

Jets 6, Devils 3 (Nov. 14)

Goal scorers: Kyle Connor (2), Nikolaj Ehlers (2), Cole Perfetti, Morgan Barron

Goaltending: Connor Hellebuyck (W, 31/34)

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Buffalo

  • Alex Tuch has recorded nine points (4+5) in his last seven games. 
  • Rasmus Dahlin currently leads all Sabres skaters in power-play points (4) and time on ice per game (24:21) and is tied for second on the team in assists (8).
  • Casey Mittelstadt and Jeff Skinner lead the Sabres with 13 points each through 16 games. 

Winnipeg

  • Cole Perfetti is riding a seven-game point streak with nine points (4+5) in that span.
  • Kyle Connor has 11 points (7+4) in his last four games. 
  • Connor Hellebuyck has posted a 7-4-1 record and 2.99 goals-against average.

THE ROAD AHEAD

Sunday, Nov. 19: Buffalo at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 22: Buffalo at Washington, 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 24: Buffalo vs. Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. | TICKETS

Saturday, Nov. 25: Buffalo at New Jersey, 7 p.m.