Pittsburgh is 12-4-1 in its past 17 games, and 20-6-2 in its past 28. The Penguins are tied with the Washington Capitals, who host Pittsburgh at Capital One Arena on Sunday, for first place in the Metropolitan Division. Forward Dominik Kahun will be a game-time decision for the Penguins after a shot from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Denis Malgin hit his left leg in a 4-0 loss on Thursday. He did not practice Friday. The Sabres have won three of their past four games and are 5-3-1 in their past nine after going 3-5-0 in their previous eight. The teams haven't played since Buffalo won 3-1 in Pittsburgh on Oct. 3 in the season opener for each.
Players to watch
Sabres center Jack Eichel has two goals and seven assists during a six-game point streak. Penguins center Sidney Crosby has 23 points (seven goals, 16 assists) in 14 games since returning from core muscle surgery. He needs two assists for 800 in the NHL.
They said it
"The margin for error, I agree, it's very, very small. What we need to do is just take care of details." -- Sabrescoach Ralph Krueger "We need to be stingier. … I don't think we've controlled territory as much as we're capable of over the last few weeks." -- Penguins coach Mike Sullivan
Frolik is expected to play after missing the past two games with an illness. … The Sabres placed defenseman Zach Bogosian on unconditional waivers Friday with the intention of terminating his contract. … Angello replaced Kahun at second-line left wing during practice Friday.
Stat pack
Dahlin has one goal and five assists during a five-game point streak. … Olofsson has three goals and three assists during a four-game point streak. … Jarry is 13-3-1 with a 2.27 goals-against average and .926 save percentage in his past 17 starts.
