For NHL fans and bettors, Saturday's slate offers plenty of excitement with 13 games. The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Buffalo Sabres, who have been surprisingly dominant in their recent meetings. While Tampa lost unexpectedly to Ottawa, they remain a scoring threat. Expect the Sabres to keep their momentum, particularly at home where they've covered the puck line in six straight against Tampa.

The Colorado Avalanche take on the St. Louis Blues, with Colorado looking to break the Blues’ impressive winning streak. Despite their strong season, the Avalanche may find value in betting against the trend given the Blues’ recent form.

Lastly, the Vegas Golden Knights visit the Calgary Flames, with both teams struggling recently. The odds favor the Knights, yet recent performances suggest a cautious approach to this matchup. Look for value in parlaying certain bets, especially given the trends and goaltending matchups across these games.

Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Norris is reportedly skating on his own, leading to optimism about his return before the end of the season. Meanwhile, teammate Tyson Kozak has been sidelined due to a hip strain, projected as week-to-week. In Carolina, Andrei Svechnikov is being held out as a precaution, while Jamie Benn of the Dallas Stars participated in practice but remains doubtful for today's matchup against Pittsburgh. Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss some time but could be back for the playoffs, joining Connor McDavid, who has missed six games due to a lower-body injury. The New Jersey Devils' Cody Glass has been playing through a nagging injury but will now take time off to recover.

The NHL offseason is heating up with potential offer sheets on the horizon, particularly for young talents like JJ Peterka of the Buffalo Sabres. Analysts Frank Seravalli and Carter Hutton suggest that Peterka could be a target for an offer sheet, tapping into the recent trend seen with the St. Louis Blues successfully courting players from the Edmonton Oilers last offseason.

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers face decisions regarding Cam York, a pending RFA whose stock has fallen after a lackluster season. Once a candidate for a lucrative long-term deal, he may now be seeking a more modest bridge contract. Comparisons to recent contracts, such as Philip Broberg's two-year deal, suggest York could earn between $4 to $5 million annually.

The Buffalo Sabres dominated the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Tuesday night, completing a season sweep with a commanding 17-5 goals differential. Despite their last-place standing in the Eastern Conference, the Sabres showed resilience, taking a 2-0 lead early in the first period. Alex Tuch opened the scoring with a tap-in before Rasmus Dahlin extended the lead. Tage Thompson's slick setup for JJ Peterka made it 3-0, and although the Senators managed to cut the lead to 3-1, the Sabres quickly answered with Peyton Krebs’ goal. Ryan McLeod sealed the win with a short-handed empty-netter.

The Senators faced a significant blow, missing captain Brady Tkachuk due to injury, which hampered their attack, particularly on the power play where they failed to convert on four attempts. Linus Ullmark made 17 saves for Buffalo, and James Reimer's 33 saves in goal contributed to the Sabres' victory. With the loss, the Senators now look to regroup as they prepare for upcoming games against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Buffalo Sabres secured a convincing 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, sweeping their season series with an impressive total of 17 goals scored against Ottawa this season. Despite their last-place standing in the Eastern Conference, the Sabres had a dominant performance, with Alex Tuch and Rasmus Dahlin contributing early goals. Linus Ullmark's solid goaltending, including 17 saves, helped maintain Buffalo's lead throughout the match.

Tyler Kleven's goal for Ottawa was not enough, as the Sabres continued to capitalize on their chances, showcasing their offensive depth. With Brady Tkachuk sidelined due to injury, the Senators struggled, especially on the power play, going 0-for-4. Buffalo's Ryan McLeod capped off the scoring with a short-handed empty-netter, further cementing their victory.