Sabres coach Lindy Ruff swapped Ryan McLeod and Dylan Cozens atop the lineup during the win over the Hurricanes, a move that paid immediate dividends with both players scoring goals on their new lines.

The Penguins begin a seven-game road trip with a game on Friday night, Jan. 17, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

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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.

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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL game to be played on January 17, 2025 on ESPN.

Broadcasting on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and MSG-B in the local markets, streaming on ESPN+. Pens’ Path Ahead: It’s a brutal path ahead for the P