Horns,
I wish I could offer some hot local inside info. Unfortunatly, the only thing I have to offer comes from common internet sights. I would lean toward the under if the line is 5. In Buffalo's last 10 games, the o/u record is 2-6-2 (using 5 as the line). Also, Biron has been hot in his last 4 games: allowing only 1 goal in each.
Khalibulin is a threat to teams like the Sabres, who have trouble scoring goals. Tampa bay, however, has allowed many goals against offensively oriented teams like Washington, NYR, and Toronto. They also seem to score (and allow) a lot of goals at home. My feel is that it will be a close, low-scoring game like Tampa's recent road games against Montreal (1-2) and Ottawa (1-3).
I think the Sabres will try to play a closed, tight game. I don't think you can count on more than 3 goals from the Sabres. Hopefully, Biron will have another great game.
My prediction? 3-1 Sabres.
Additionally, here is a link to an article in the Buffalo News
www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20020407/1016266.asp
Hope this helps!
p.s. What is your take on the Mon-Ott game? I haven't been able to put a finger on it.
