Penguins come into matchup with the Sabres on losing streak

Pittsburgh Penguins (18-20-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (17-22-5, in the Atlantic Division)

Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins, on a three-game losing streak, take on the Buffalo Sabres.

Buffalo has a 9-11-3 record at home and a 17-22-5 record overall. The Sabres have a -13 scoring differential, with 134 total goals scored and 147 allowed.

Pittsburgh has an 18-20-8 record overall and a 6-10-5 record on the road. The Penguins have given up 169 goals while scoring 136 for a -33 scoring differential.

The matchup Friday is the second time these teams meet this season. The Penguins won 6-5 in overtime in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tage Thompson has scored 19 goals with 16 assists for the Sabres. Rasmus Dahlin has 12 assists over the past 10 games.

Rickard Rakell has 22 goals and 15 assists for the Penguins. Sidney Crosby has two goals and seven assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Sabres: 6-3-1, averaging 3.8 goals, six assists, 3.5 penalties and 7.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

Penguins: 2-5-3, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.6 assists, 3.2 penalties and 6.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Sabres: None listed.

Penguins: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.