First note this game starts early, which could mean sluggish play.

The Sabres are going to play with intensity here in a triple revenge spot. The Bruins just beat the Sabres, 4-2, in Buffalo on Thursday night.

These teams are better than average defensively. Boston gives up the eighth-fewest goals. Tukka Rask is one of the league's top goalies and he has a strong history versus Buffalo. Only two teams score fewer goals than Buffalo.

The Sabres rank 14th defensively. Boston is 23rd offensively and will be without injured David Backes, its fourth-leading goal scorer.