Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the NHL match.
Buffalo Sabres
Most likely, Devon Levi will be a goalkeeper for Buffalo in this match. The Sabres plan to evenly distribute the workload between him and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen this season. In the last two games, Levi was in the starting squad, securing two victories and making 57 saves on 63 shots.
Boston Bruins
Boston have been dominating in the new season as if they haven't lost their two longtime leaders in the central axis. The Bruins have lost only once in regulation in the first 14 games. Jim Montgomery's reliable defensive structure allows the team to win game after game, despite average scoring.
Prediction
Buffalo have been playing on total under on a regular basis this season. Especially in home games. The upper limit for the total score has been reached only once in 7 games at the KeyBank Center. Boston owe much of its success to the top-notch performance of their goalies. Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark, with a combined effort, save the team from 93.53% of shots, the best record in the league.
Boston have enough resources both in defense and on the front lines to stifle Buffalo's attacking momentum. My bet is total under.
