This is a 7* play on DALLAS

This is going to be an incredibly difficult spot for Buffalo as they just played last night. It was a 5-4 win for the Sabres Tuesday night in Columbus, which is good, but it was an extremely hard fought game that probably leaves them with little in the tank for playing Dallas tonight. Buffalo got out to an early 3-1 lead last night, but allowed Columbus to come back and tie. The Sabres didn't go ahead for good until early in the third period and even then had to keep fighting to hold on. Here, they're losing an hour by going West. The Stars have been off for 10 days thanks to the All-Star Break, so they'll be ready to go at home. They're already 5-0 SU this season when playing with three or more days rest. Buffalo has lost three straight to opponents that have losing records. But despite being 24-21-4 overall, the Stars are right in the thick of the Wild Card race in the Western Conference. Two points here and they'd be the top Wild Card team. Tonight is also the fifth time in a row the Sabres are playing out on the road. Dallas bolstered its blue line during the break by trading for Jamie Oleksiak. They're in a good spot tonight. Play on DALLAS

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