Penguins host the Sabres after Eller’s 2-goal performance

Buffalo Sabres (1-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2, in the Metropolitan Division)

Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Buffalo Sabres after Lars Eller scored two goals in the Penguins’ 6-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Pittsburgh had a 38-32-12 record overall and a 23-14-4 record at home last season. The Penguins had a +5 goal differential last season, scoring 253 goals while allowing 248.

Buffalo had a 39-37-6 record overall and an 18-18-5 record in road games last season. The Sabres had a 16.6% power play success rate last season, scoring 37 goals on 223 chances.

INJURIES: Penguins: None listed.

Sabres: None listed.

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