Chicago Blackhawks (10-6-4, in the Central Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (7-9-4, in the Atlantic Division)

Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Buffalo Sabres aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak.

Buffalo is 7-9-4 overall and 6-4-2 in home games. The Sabres have gone 1-0-4 in games decided by a goal.

Chicago is 5-3-2 on the road and 10-6-4 overall. The Blackhawks are third in the league serving 12.9 penalty minutes per game.

Friday’s game is the first meeting between these teams this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Doan has scored six goals with six assists for the Sabres. Tage Thompson has six goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

Connor Bedard has 13 goals and 15 assists for the Blackhawks. Tyler Bertuzzi has eight

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