The Devils and Sabres split the first two match-ups (1-1-0). New Jersey defeated Buffalo in their last meeting, 4-1. Both clubs are knotted at 5 goals apiece in the two games played.
Kyle Palmieri (1G-2A), and Travis Zajac (3A) lead the Devils in scoring with three points. Devils Captain Andy Greene (2A) recorded two helpers in the last meeting, and Miles Wood (1G-1A) tallied two points in the two contests.
Cory Schneider earned the victory in the Feb. 17 contest, stopping 34 out of 35 shots faced. Schneider is a career 9-3-3 against Buffalo, allowing 26 goals, posting a 1.71 GAA in 913 minutes of play. Carter Hutton is 1-1-0 against the Devils this season, allowing five goals on 45 shots faced.
