Nov. 7--TONIGHT -- 7, TD Garden. TV -- NESN. Radio -- WBZ-FM (98.5).

THE NUMBERS

6: Power-play goals by the Bruins in 55 opportunities this season.

WHO'S HURT

For the Bruins, C Marc Savard (foot), C David Krejci (H1N1) and LW Milan Lucic (finger) are out and RW Byron Bitz (groin) is probable. For the Sabres, D Toni Lydman (groin) is out, and D Andrei Sekera (illness) and G Pat Lalime (groin) are probable.

WHO'S HOT

For the Bruins, C Patrice Bergeron scored one goal and had another one called back on Thursday against the Habs. For the Sabres, C Tim Connolly had four goals and seven assists entering last night.

WHO'S NOT

For the Bruins, just pick a line and toss in the power play. For the Sabres, old friend Steve Montador has three assists in 12 games.

BOTTOM LINE

The Bruins have to find a way to score on the power play.

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