The Florida Panthers have won six of their past eight games and they're 4-1-0 in their past five games on the road. Here they'll face a Buffalo side that at was the hottest team in the NHL at one point with 10 straight November wins, but has gone just 4-7-4 in its past 15 games.

The Sabres enter this contest on a three-game losing streak and may be without their best player (and captain) Jack Eichel, but it's worth noting that they're 5-2 in their last seven home games vs. a team with a losing road record while the Panthers are 7-18 in their last 25 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

I think the Sabres will come out fueled by desperation to end the skid and inspired to start the new year on a good note. They'll also play with extra motivation after taking a 5-2 home loss to Florida last month, and the Sabres are 8-5 when looking to avenge a loss against an opponent this season.

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