Don Granato is well aware that the lone visit of the season from the Toronto Maple Leafs will be no ordinary February affair. Fans of both teams will fill KeyBank Center and make their voices heard, making for an intense atmosphere.
Then again, it shouldn't be all that different from when the New York Islanders came to town for Ryan Miller Night, or when the Sabres visited the Bruins on a playoff-like New Year's Eve afternoon.
"I do know that our guys have performed well in really chaotic buildings this year," Granato said. "So, I'm comfortable that our guys will be excited for it."
Tonight's game can be streamed exclusively on ESPN+ and Hulu beginning at 7:30 p.m. Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray will have the call on WGR 550.
Here are five things to know in the meantime.
Game Preview | 5 things to know ahead of Sabres vs. Maple Leafs
Faceoff is at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu

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