THE BIG MATCHUP

CONNOR MCDAVID VS. JACK EICHEL

The two stars of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft in Florida go head-to-head for just the third time in their careers. These dynamic centres are both struggling to get their teams into the playoffs this season but both are still highly-competitive players.

Eichel leads the Sabres with 44 points while McDavid is tops on the Oilers with 53. They’ve had a few of their previous meetings sidelined by injuries, but seeing them go head-tohead is a night that hockey fans should be circling on their calendars.

SICK BAY

Buffalo: D, Zach Bogosian (ankle), D Josh Gorges (ill) Oilers: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (ribs)