Columbus – Elvis Merzlikins (19-12-3, 2.96 GAA, .895 save %) Buffalo’s penalty kill has killed off its last nine penalties and the team has gone 14-for-15 on the penalty kill in the last six games.

The Columbus Blue Jackets conclude their road trip and final road game before the Four Nations break with a battle in Buffalo against the streaking Sabres. This is their second meeting of three and ...