Buffalo visits Ottawa after Thompson’s 2-goal game

Buffalo Sabres (31-36-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (39-28-6, in the Atlantic Division)

Ottawa, Ontario; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres visit the Ottawa Senators after Tage Thompson scored two goals in the Sabres’ 8-5 win over the Washington Capitals.

Ottawa is 11-10-1 against the Atlantic Division and 39-28-6 overall. The Senators have a 34-5-3 record in games they score three or more goals.

Buffalo is 31-36-6 overall with a 7-11-2 record against the Atlantic Division. The Sabres serve 10.7 penalty minutes per game to lead NHL play.

The teams meet Tuesday for the fourth time this season. The Sabres won 3-2 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tim Stutzle has 21 goals and 50 assists for the Senators. Drake Batherson has five goals and five assists over the last 10 games.

John-Jason Peterka has 24 goals and 35 assists for the Sabres. Ryan McLeod has four goals and nine assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Senators: 6-3-1, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.8 assists, three penalties and 6.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

Sabres: 6-4-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.4 assists, 4.9 penalties and 16.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Senators: None listed.

Sabres: None listed.

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