The Detroit Red Wings take on the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center on Saturday. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. EDT.
The Red Wings (4-3-0) have been in incredibly good form heading into this game, winning each of their last three games. On the other hand, the Sabes (3-4-1) aim to build on their two consecutive wins and make it three wins in a row.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres game info
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 26
- Time: 1 p.m. EDT
- Venue: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+, FDSNDET, MSG-B, SN
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+, Hulu
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Detroit Red Wings game preview
The Red Wings look to be in red-hot form heading into this blockbuster matchup, winning three games on the trot. Detroit will be facing an in-form Sabres team as the battle looks like one of the highly anticipated games of late.
Detroit Red Wings injuries
J.T. Compher, Tyler Motte and Tim Gettinger are all currently injured for the Red Wings, with Compher and Motte likely to return to ice soon.
Buffalo Sabres game preview
The Sabres have turned things around real quick since their back-to-back games against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets, having won both.
Buffalo will be looking at the three goals the Red Wings conceded less than 24 hours ago as areas of opportunities to exploit against the team.
Buffalo Sabres injuries
Zach Benson is currently injured for the Sabres. Benson was not included in the practice that took place on Friday as the forward is unlikely to feature against the Red Wings.
Red Wings vs. Sabres key players
Wingers Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond have been key figures for the Red Wings, scoring six points each since the start of this season. The wingers will be hopeful that Dylan Larkin will score more to ensure Detroit increases its winning streak, given the forward has already netted four goals.
Alex Tuch has been the main man for the Sabres this season, scoring three goals and providing six assists in the first eight games.