Game #63 - vs Buffalo Sabres

Game 63

Sabres (33-18-9, 75 points) at Penguins (36-22-4, 76 points)

Why does it matter?
A tough game against a top conference foe. The Sabre's style of play is a good way for the Pens to get their legs under them coming out of the break.

What has been happening lately?

• Pens - The Pens lost four of their last five before the Olympics.
  
• Sabres - The Sabres, despite their win over San Jose heading into the break, are just 3-7-3 in their past 13 games.

Questions to be answered

• Can the Pens turn it on heading down the home stretch like last season, or will Disco Dan's nice guy routine come back to bite the team?
  
• Will Sid continue his torture of Ryan Miller?
  
• I'm still looking for a shut out from a Pens goalie. Can they get one? (this question is staying here until they do)
  

Keys to the game

• Win the battle of the special teams - the Sabres have scored just once in the past 6 games on the power play.
• Faceoffs are key in a puck possession game, especially in the defensive zone.