The Senators defeated the Sabres 4-2 in Ottawa on Thursday, ending a four-game losing streak. Goalie Craig Anderson, who made 46 saves in the win, will get the start. Buffalo has scored seven goals during a three-game losing streak, with five coming from the top line of Jeff Skinner, Jack Eichel and Jason Pominville.
Players to watch
Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot has seven points (one goal, six assists) in his past six games. Sabres forward Jeff Skinner has 11 points (six goals, five assists) in his past seven games.
They said it
"Every night that we get into a game we're just trying to keep it simple as we can and be effective in both zones. When we look at games where we had trouble, we were trying to do a little too much. We're trying to come back to the basic stuff." -- Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot on defense partner Dylan DeMelo "Our first line is really going and they're kind of leading the way. If we can get a couple of lines following behind them and get some 5-on-5 scoring, I think we'll be a dangerous team." -- Sabres forward Conor Sheary
Bogosian did not practice Friday but is expected to be in the lineup. … Tkachuk practiced with the team in a non-contact jersey Friday for the first time since injuring his leg Oct. 15 against the Dallas Stars.
Stat pack
Sheary is two points shy of 100 in his NHL career. … Paajarvi will play in his 400th NHL game. … Pyatt is one point away from 100 in his NHL career. … Stone's next goal will be his 100th in the League.
