Red Wings bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Sabres

Detroit Red Wings (4-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (3-4-1, in the Atlantic Division)

Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings seek to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

Buffalo is 3-4-1 overall with a 1-0-0 record in Atlantic Division games. The Sabres have a -3 scoring differential, with 25 total goals scored and 28 allowed.

Detroit is 4-3 overall with a — record in Atlantic Division games. The Red Wings have an even scoring differential this season, scoring and allowing 20 goals.

The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Alex Tuch has scored three goals with six assists for the Sabres. Zachary Benson has over the last 10 games.

Dylan Larkin has four goals and one assist for the Red Wings. Albert Johansson has over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Sabres: 3-4-1, averaging 2.5 goals, 3.8 assists, 3.3 penalties and 8.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

Red Wings: 4-3-0, averaging two goals, 3.1 assists, three penalties and 6.6 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Sabres: None listed.

Red Wings: None listed.

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