Oilers Host Sabres Seeking Revenge in Pacific Division Clash EDMONTON, Alberta (Interstat) — The Edmonton Oilers look to avenge a recent loss and continue their home-ice momentum when they host the struggling Buffalo Sabres at Rexall Place on Tuesday night. The Oilers (13-16-0) enter on a two-game winning streak, including a 6-2 rout of Winnipeg on Saturday, and have scored 15 goals in their last two contests. The Sabres (11-17-0), meanwhile, have dropped three straight and six of their last seven, most recently a 4-1 loss in Winnipeg on Friday. This matchup is a quick rematch of a Nov. 17 game in Buffalo, where the Sabres dominated in a 5-1 victory. Edmonton will be eager to return the favor on home ice, where they are 8-6-0 this season. A key player to watch for the Sabres is winger Jason Zucker, who has been a rare bright spot during the team’s skid. Zucker has goals in three of his last five games, including a goal on five shots in Friday’s loss. He leads the team with six points (4 goals, 2 assists) over his last seven contests. For the Oilers, center Matt Savoie has found his scoring touch. After a quiet stretch, Savoie has three goals in his last two games, including a goal in the win over Winnipeg. His resurgence mirrors Edmonton’s recent offensive explosion. Both teams have struggled for consistency this season, sitting outside the playoff picture in their respective conferences. The Oilers’ power play, often a strength, will be tested against a Buffalo penalty kill that ranks in the league’s bottom third. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the Oilers are projected to win 4-2, fueled by their high-powered attack and home-ice advantage. Buffalo will rely on goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who made 19 saves in the last meeting, to try and steal a road win and halt their slide. Following this game, the Oilers begin a five-game road trip against Eastern Conference foes, while the Sabres continue a four-game Western Canada swing in Vancouver on Thursday.