Sabres vs. Red Wings: A Thrilling Matchup
How to Watch the Game
The highly anticipated matchup between the Sabres and Red Wings will air live on MSG and Bally Sports Detroit. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
Lineup News
The Sabres will be without top defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, who is out with an upper-body injury. Cody Eakin is also expected to miss the game with a lower-body injury.
The Red Wings will be without forward Tyler Bertuzzi, who is out with a back injury. Darren Helm and Danny DeKeyser are also questionable for the game.
Storylines to Watch
The Sabres are looking to snap a two-game losing streak and improve their record to 11-13-2. They will face a tough test against the Red Wings, who are 14-11-3 and have won their last two games.
One of the key matchups to watch will be between Sabres center Jack Eichel and Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider. Eichel is one of the most dynamic players in the NHL, while Seider is a rising star on the Red Wings' blue line.
Another storyline to watch will be the battle for the net. Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski has been solid this season, while Red Wings goalie Alex Nedeljkovic has struggled at times.
Prediction
The Sabres and Red Wings are evenly matched teams, so this game could go either way. However, the Red Wings have been playing better hockey lately, so they have a slight edge.
Prediction: Red Wings win 3-2.