Buffalo vs Minnesota Prediction: the Sabres Offense Impresses

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Buffalo is an eternal underdog, and we should not expect anything serious from them. Nevertheless, half of the regular season is behind them. The Blades are seriously fighting for the playoffs, gradually gaining momentum. They've been incredibly productive since the second half of December. In their last eight meetings, the Blues and Yellows have won seven games with one loss to Ottawa - 1-3. Don Granato's squad last had such successful stretches a long time ago, and now they're in tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings, bidding to make the Cup eight.

Minnesota has been an outsider for a long time, but they've come a long way to becoming a trophy contender over the past couple of years. It's unlikely the Wildcats are going to the front row, but they already made it to the playoffs last season. Now they're ready to take another step forward. The team started the season without brilliance, but gradually they improved. They gained nine victories in the last 11 meetings, losing only to San Jose and Dallas - 2-5 and 1-4. Minnesota is already in sixth place in the Western Conference standings.

Buffalo and Minnesota approach the encounter in excellent form. The Blades have won seven of the previous eight games, while the Wildcats - won nine of the last 11 meetings. Someone's statistics after this game will be worse, but the chances are higher for the hosts. The home field factor and the statistics of head-to-head encounters speak for them. In the last five meetings, they won four times.

Buffalo has been doing surprisingly well lately, getting seven victories, and they've also been incredibly productive in the offense. In the last eight games, Don Granato's men sent 32 goals (4.00 average per game) - a respectable figure. Now we expect the Blades to act the same.

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