MARCH 27

Buffalo Sabres (34-33-5) vs. Ottawa Senators (30-36-4)

Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m.

The Sabres welcome the Ottawa Senators to KeyBank Center on Wednesday to kick off a five-game homestand. 

Buffalo currently sits eight points out of the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference and can move up in the standings with a win over the Senators. 

For the latest on the team, including Jack Quinn's return to practice, check out Tuesday's practice report.

HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN

TV: MSG/MSG+ (pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Streaming: Fubo (within Buffalo broadcast market), ESPN+ (out of market)

Radio: WGR 550

LAST TIME OUT

Buffalo

Sabres 4, Flames 1 (March 24)

Goal scorers: Peyton Krebs, JJ Peterka, Tage Thompson, Connor Clifton

Goaltending: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (W, 32/33)

Ottawa

Senators 5, Oilers 3 (March 24)

Goal scorers: Jakob Chychrun (2), Tim Stutzle, Drake Batherson, Parker Kelly

Goaltending: Joonas Korpisalo (W, 33/36)

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Buffalo

  • Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson are each riding five-game point streaks. Tuch has recorded seven points (1+6) in the last five contests while Thompson has tallied seven points (3+4) of his own in that span.
  • JJ Peterka has tallied three goals in the last two games and is tied with Jeff Skinner for the team lead in goals with 24 in 2023-24. 

Ottawa

  • Tim Stutzle has recorded at least a point in two consecutive games, posting one goal and three assists for four points in that span. He leads the Senators with 68 points (18+50) this season. 
  • Drake Batherson has scored a goal in two straight games and has registered five points (2+3) in his last five contests.

THE ROAD AHEAD

Friday, March 29: Buffalo vs. New Jersey, 7 p.m. | Tickets

Saturday, March 30: Buffalo vs. Toronto, 7 p.m. | Tickets