The Detroit Red Wings and the Buffalo Sabres will face off in an exciting match-up. Detroit would like to salvage something from the season by spoiling Buffalo's chances of getting a playoff spot. For Buffalo, this is a crucial match to keep their playoff hopes alive. This article will present a lowdown on the match and some important stats:
Red Wings vs. Sabres: Match Details
The match between the Red Wings and the Sabres is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 6th, at 7:00 pm ET at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
Red Wings vs. Sabres: Where to watch on TV?
Fans can watch the Red Wings and Sabres face off on local networks, such as Bally Sports Detroit and MSG TV-Brooklyn.
Red Wings vs. Sabres: Where to stream the match
Fans can watch this exciting match-up on these streaming services:
1. The match can be watched with a subscription to Bally Sports+, which has a 7-Day Free Trial.
2. Fans can watch the Red Wings on Bally Sports Detroit with fuboTV’s Pro or Elite Plans, which offer a 7-Day Free Trial.
3. Outside of the local market, fans can watch the match on ESPN+.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres: Preview of the match
Following David Perron's two-goal performance against the Montreal Canadiens in the Red Wings' 5-0 victory, the Detroit Red Wings will host the Buffalo Sabres.
Detroit is 35-33-9 overall with a 9-13-2 record in the NHL Atlantic Division. In games decided by one goal, the Red Wings are 9-8-6. Buffalo is 10-12-2 against the Atlantic Division and has a record of 37-32-7 overall. The Sabres have a -5 goal difference after scoring 270 goals overall and giving up 275 goals.
Over the last 10 games, the Red Wings have been 5-5-0. They are averaging three goals, 5.2 assists, 3.9 penalties, and 7.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game. The Sabres, meanwhile, are 4-4-2 in their last 10. They average 2.9 goals, five assists, 3.1 penalties, and 7.6 penalty minutes. They have given up 3.6 goals per game in return.
Best performers: For the Detroit Red Wings, Dominik Kubalik has tallied 20 goals and 25 assists. Over the past 10 games, Perron has six goals and six assists. For the Sabres, Alex Tuch has 35 goals and 37 assists. Over the past 10 games, Jeff Skinner has four goals and two assists.