The story

The Predators created more, 4.0 expected goals to 2.5, and lost 5-3 to the Sabres. Filip Forsberg had 17 shot attempts. Ryan O'Reilly had three points, two goals and one assist.

• Filip ForsbergVolume

  Filip Forsberg had 17 shot attempts. Seven got through to the goalie, and one went in. He finished with one goal and two assists. He has now scored in 3 straight. The Predators fell 5-3 to the Sabres.

• Ryan O'ReillyBig night

  Ryan O'Reilly had three points, two goals and one assist. That makes 5 straight games with a point. He also had 8 shot attempts against an average of 3.0. The Predators lost 5-3 to the Sabres.

• Konsta HeleniusBig night

  Konsta Helenius had three points, one goal and two assists. That was his first goal of the season. He played 14:43 and had four shots on goal. It finished 5-3 for the Sabres.

• Roman JosiVolume

  Roman Josi had 11 shot attempts. Four reached the net and none went in. He came in averaging 5.6 attempts a game. He played 28:24, about 5 minutes over his average. The Predators fell 5-3 to the Sabres.

• Rasmus DahlinStreak

  Rasmus Dahlin has a point in 6 straight games. He has 36 points in 45 games this season. He played 28:02 and had no shots on goal. The Sabres beat the Predators 5-3.

• Noah OstlundTwo goals

  Noah Ostlund had two goals. He has 9 goals this season. He played 16:58 and had three shots on goal. The Sabres beat the Predators 5-3.