The Stars rank first in the league with an average of 1.50 goals allowed per game and a 95.2-percent success rate on the penalty kill (20-for-21). The unit has been anchored by Oettinger and defenseman Esa Lindell, who ranks third in the league in shorthanded ice time.

The Dallas Stars' Roope Hintz and the Buffalo Sabres' Alex Tuch are two of the best players to watch when these teams face off on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET, at KeyBank Center. See below to read more about Sabres vs. Stars leaders, insights, and a predicted winner.

Off to a hot start to the season, the Stars head to Buffalo to face the Sabres and begin a quick two-game road trip.

Buffalo – 2-4-1 \| 5 points – 7th place in Atlantic Division. Dallas – 5-1-0 \| 10 points – 2nd place in Centr

The NHL schedule on Tuesday includes a showdown between the Dallas Stars (5-1) and the Buffalo Sabres (2-4-1), starting at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. Watch Dallas Stars vs. Buffalo Sabres on ESPN+. The Sabres' game against the Stars can be seen on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action.