The last time the Sabres played in a back to back situation, They knocked off the high-riding Flames 1-0. Tokarski, who plays in net sporadically but well when called upon, got the shut-out in that game. The Sabres are a potentially very good and energetic young team, largely unchanged at the deadline, and playing in a very good space at this time..

The Black Hawks surprised LA, and were leading against Vegas, but then things all came apart in the third period. Look for them to continue on a downward trend after all of the trade deadline changes sink in. The Black Hawks are flawed on defense and only Fleurie kept them respectable in many games. The Hawks also are not a particularly good home team, and have very little to play for for the rest of the season.

I've been on the Sabres bandwagon lately, if not to win, then to keep games close. The Black Hawks are a considerable favorite on Monday. 2nd game in two nights on the road notwithstanding, the "Big Dawg" Sabres will steal this one. Sabres to win outright..