The Blue Jackets are the second-worst defensive team in the NHL and their current defensive form is terrible. Columbus is giving up an average of 4.5 goals during its last eight games. The Blue Jackets have permitted at least three goals in 11 of their last dozen games.

Buffalo is averaging 4.2 goals per game in its last four games, but the Sabres' defense hasn't been good either. The Sabres are allowing an average of five goals a game during their past four games.

The teams just met 11 days ago and there were 13 goals scored!