Buffalo Sabres at Anaheim Ducks

Ducks bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Sabres

Buffalo Sabres (9-9-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (8-8-2, in the Pacific Division)

Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks host the Buffalo Sabres as winners of three consecutive games.

Anaheim has a 4-5-0 record at home and an 8-8-2 record overall. The Ducks have gone 2-2-2 in games decided by a single goal.

Buffalo has a 3-4-1 record in road games and a 9-9-1 record overall. The Sabres have a 5-1-0 record in games they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponents.

Friday's game is the first time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Leo Carlsson has six goals and four assists for the Ducks. Frank Vatrano has over the past 10 games.

John-Jason Peterka has seven goals and nine assists for the Sabres. Zachary Benson has over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Ducks: 5-4-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.2 penalties and 6.7 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Sabres: 5-5-0, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.5 assists, 5.2 penalties and 11 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Ducks: None listed.

Sabres: None listed.

Series starts 11/22