The Sharks have been so profitable on home ice but not nearly the same away as San Jose plays a road game for the first time since Feb. 4. This starts a five-game trip. Buffalo has won seven straight and boy was Sunday's 8-7 victory over Tampa Bay entertaining. Suppose I worry about a slight letdown after that, but still too much to play for. The win gave the Sabres sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division. Tonight's likely netminder Alex Lyon is 3-0-0 with a .928 save percentage since the break. Expected counterpart Yaroslav Askarov has a 3.58 road GAA. The Sharks are the only team Buffalo has yet to face this season.