BUFFALO, N.Y. (Interstat) — The surging Buffalo Sabres will look to extend their winning streak and solidify their playoff positioning when they host the struggling Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center. The Sabres (35-25-0) enter on a three-game win streak, most recently a commanding 6-2 road victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Center Josh Norris, a key player to watch, scored two goals in that win and has recorded three points (2 goals, 1 assist) during the streak. In contrast, the Golden Knights (28-32-0) are reeling from a 5-0 shutout loss in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Vegas has lost four of its last five games and sits well outside the Western Conference playoff picture. Defenseman Shea Theodore, who had two shots and two hits in the loss to the Penguins, will be relied upon to help stabilize a team that has been outscored 18-8 over its last three defeats. This matchup pits one of the league’s hotter teams against one searching for answers. Buffalo has been strong at home lately, going 7-3-0 in its last 10 at KeyBank Center, including a 4-1 win over Los Angeles on Jan. 29. Vegas has struggled on the road, with a 2-3-0 record in its last five away games, highlighted by a 7-1 loss in Ottawa on Jan. 25. The Sabres’ offense has found its rhythm, scoring 11 goals during the current streak. Norris, alongside defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (1 goal, 3 assists in last three games), has been central to that success. Vegas, meanwhile, has been plagued by inconsistency, following a 6-4 win in Los Angeles on Feb. 25 with its recent shutout loss. This game opens a critical four-game road trip for the Golden Knights, who face Detroit on Wednesday. Buffalo begins a two-game homestand before heading to Pittsburgh on Thursday. The teams will meet again in Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 17.