If the Sabres thought door #1 was tough in Alberta, Canada, just wait until they try door #2. The Flames are hot, especially at home, and have just added on to an already high-performance offense. Markstrom gave up 3 against New Jersey, a rough game by his standards, but allowed only three goals total in his previous three games.

Buffalo is a poor road team for the season, and have now lost 5 straight away from home. They were pummeled on Thursday, and playing a tough game against the very physical Flames team just 24 hours later does not bode well. The Flames are probably the most balanced team in hockey right now. the Flames are a prohibitive favorite, but the puck line odds are ok. The Sabres will be lucky to leave town without a complete "flame out". Take Calgary -1 1/2.