The Pittsburgh Penguins meet the Buffalo Sabres for the second time this season. Let's revisit their rivalry with game day hockey trivia.

Pittsburgh has lost eight of 10 since the holiday break and begins a 15-day road swing Friday night in Buffalo

The Buffalo Sabres may have a few players that fit exactly what the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking for at the trade deadline.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (18-20-8) tanked their recent five-game homestand, winning only once. The resulting fallout was a drop in the standings behind six teams for a playoff spot, and general manager Kyle Dubas waived starting goalie Tristan Jarry.

Absent some long winning streak, the Sabres are toast. There have been 77 winning streaks in the NHL of at least five games since the last time the Sabres won even four in a row in January 2023.

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.

Entering a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins (18-20-8), the Buffalo Sabres (17-22-5) currently are monitoring two players on the injury report. The game starts at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, January 17 at KeyBank Center.

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Buffalo vs Pittsburgh, which will take place on January 18th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Erik Karlsson will be in action Friday when his Pittsburgh Penguins play the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. There are prop bets for Karlsson available, and we have some stats to help you make good calls.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (18-20-8) tanked their recent five-game homestand, winning only once. The resulting fallout was a drop in the standings behind six teams for a playoff spot, and general manager Kyle Dubas waived starting goalie Tristan Jarry.

Pittsburgh Penguins face hurdles, Buffalo Sabres rise. Detroit and Montreal excel, showcasing robust performances. Can the Penguins bounce back tonight?