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Three consecutive wins allowed Buffalo to significantly improve its position after an unsuccessful stretch in mid-October. Teige Thompson is looking especially good right now, having scored five goals in the last two matches. Ottawa also has a dangerous offense, but there is no stability in the results yet. The visitors ended their trip to California with a painful defeat against Anaheim, although they led by three goals after the first period. Now the rivals are waiting for a meeting in Buffalo, where effective hockey may well turn out. We analyze the shape of the teams in our betting tip and select a bid
Command Analysis
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo returns home after a successful away series in which it scored seven points out of eight possible. I especially remember the meeting with Anaheim (7-6), where Thompson scored a hat-trick and added two assists. Before that, the team beat San Jose dry (2-0), showing a completely different hockey. Lindy Ruff's players are gradually finding stability, and the offense is benefiting more and more from Thompson's interaction with Zach Benson and Jack Quinn.
The last match against Los Angeles also ended in victory, although the 2-0 advantage could not be maintained. The opponent regained equality at the beginning of the third period, but Thompson was back in the center of the action. In the 54th minute, he converted the majority and set the final score to 3:2. Quinn scored a goal and an assist, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves. Now the Sabres will try to continue their successful streak in front of their fans.
Ottawa Senators
In Anaheim, Ottawa managed to lose a match that started almost perfectly. Claude Giroud, Philip Tomasino and Michael Amadio helped the visitors achieve a 3-0 advantage before the first break. However, then the defense completely stopped coping with the opponent's attacks. The Ducks scored six goals in a row, four of which accounted for the majority, and won 6-3. For Travis Green's team, this was the third defeat in four meetings.
At the same time, the Senators' attack remains quite dangerous. Earlier, the Canadians defeated San Jose (5:1), and scored five goals in the game against Los Angeles, although they lost 5:6 in overtime. Tim Stutzle continues to lead his teammates, and Drake Baterson recently posted a seven-game winning streak. The main difficulties arise near their own gates. In the previous four meetings, Ottawa had conceded 17 goals, and it was this disadvantage that could hinder the guests in Buffalo.
Returning home should be an added advantage for Buffalo. The team successfully completed a long trip, and managed to defeat completely different opponents. We managed to play solid defense against San Jose, and the meeting with Anaheim showed how dangerous the offense can be. Right now, Thompson deserves special attention, as he regularly finds opportunities for shots and interacts well with his partners. Ottawa does not have such stability. The guests throw a lot, but too often they allow their opponents to return to the game even after a successful start.
However, you definitely shouldn't underestimate Canadians. Stutzle and Baterson are capable of creating trouble for any defense, so the hosts are unlikely to be able to completely shut down the opponent. The realization of moments and the game in unequal compositions will decide a lot here. In Buffalo, the majority has improved significantly in recent meetings, while Ottawa has recently suffered seriously due to deletions. We give preference to the hosts who approach the match in a more confident form.
Our prediction is that Buffalo will win the game in 1.81 seconds.
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