The 19-year-old defenseman was born in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga, Ontario, and said he expects to have a large group of family and friends in attendance.
"It's going to be pretty special," Power said. "I mean, I think everyone's first game in the NHL is really special, but to have it in my hometown with all my family there is going to make it that much better."
Power helped lead the University of Michigan to the NCAA Frozen Four before losing 3-2 in overtime to the University of Denver in the semifinals on Thursday. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Buffalo the next day.
Power skated with some of his new teammates for the first time Sunday at Amalie Arena before the Sabres lost 5-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
"It's pretty cool, obviously it wasn't a real practice, just a morning skate," Power said. "But it's definitely nice to get out here and get on the ice."
Sabres coach Don Granato said he has been impressed with what he has seen from Power so far.
"He's been very intent about making himself a better hockey player and competing at a high level," Granato said. "Obviously we're talking about a guy that comes in with experience of being an Olympian. He's been on the Canadian [2021 IIHF World Championship] team.
"It's not a player out of junior hockey that doesn't have experience playing in huge situations. He has that. He got those because of the work he did prior. So, this is probably the final big step, making it to the National Hockey League and playing in his first game, but I think he's well prepared for it."
Power had 32 points (three goals, 29 assists) in 33 games this season as a sophomore for Michigan and was an All-Big Ten first team selection. In two seasons with Michigan, he had 48 points (six goals, 42 assists) in 59 games.
Power also had one assist, was plus-2 and led Canada in average ice time (21:38) in five games at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
"I think it just gives me a little bit more confidence coming in," Power said. "I played against some pro guys in those tournaments. I think those tournaments have been great for me to see where I'm at."
Power said he has been following Buffalo this season and watching games whenever he could.
The Sabres are 8-4-3 in their past 15 games despite having been eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs contention for the 11th straight season.
"They've obviously been playing good hockey, so it's exciting to come in while the team is playing good," Power said. "I just want to try to come in here and get adjusted. Just go out there and play and have fun. I know I'm going to have to work hard to stay in the lineup every night."
