The Oilers are looking to match a season-high four-game winning streak. They won four straight Dec. 16-23. Buffalo is looking to win consecutive games for the first time since Oct. 21-24. The Sabres won 2-1 in overtime at the Calgary Flames on Monday.
Players to watch
Eichel has 10 points (four goals, six assists) during a six-game point streak, and has 21 points (11 goals, 10 assists) in his past 15 games. McDavid has six points (one goal, five assists) during a four-game point streak. He leads the Oilers with 53 points (15 goals, 38 assists) in 47 games.
They said it
"I don't know how many comparisons have continued to be made here. It's two guys in two different situations. It's tough to make comparisons. I'm pretty sure he swept the entire NHL awards last year. I'm just trying to do my thing and become the best player I can be." -- Sabres center Jack Eichel, on comparisons to Oilers center Connor McDavid "Obviously they're both two exceptional players. It's always fun to watch both of them play, but we kind of have to focus on everyone on their team. They have a lot of threats. He's one of the main ones, but there are different players in that lineup that can hurt you throughout." -- Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot on Eichel and McDavid
Buffalo did not have a morning skate. Lehner is expected to start in goal after Johnson made 32 saves against the Flames. … Slepyshev will replace Cammalleri after being a healthy scratch for the past five games.
Stat pack
Maroon has four goals in his past three games. Draisaitl has six points (one goal, four assists) during a four-game point streak. … Ristolainen has 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in his past 10 games.
