Ducks Glide East to Tame the Sabres at KeyBank Center

As the Anaheim Ducks prepare to face off against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Ducks have had a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, showing both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their most recent game against the Seattle Kraken, the Ducks fell short with a 2-3 loss despite a strong showing in faceoffs where they won 62 percent of draws and blocked an impressive 18 shots. Their powerplay capitalized once out of three opportunities but ultimately couldn't overcome the Kraken's even-strength goals.

Prior to that, Anaheim faced a tough game against Calgary Flames where they were unable to score, ending with a 0-3 defeat. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways as goaltender performance was strong with an impressive save percentage of 100 percent on shorthanded situations and overall saves totaling up to 41.

However, it's not all gloomy for Ducks fans. In Detroit against the Red Wings just before these two losses, Anaheim showcased their offensive prowess with an 18 percent shooting success rate leading them to a victorious scoreline of 4-3. They also demonstrated effective special teams play by scoring one out of three powerplay chances while maintaining solid goaltending throughout.

The upcoming match presents another opportunity for Anaheim to sharpen their skills and aim for consistency in both offense and defense. Special teams will likely play a critical role again as they look to exploit powerplays more efficiently while maintaining discipline on penalties which has been an area of concern recently.

Fans can catch all the action from this exciting matchup on February 19th at KeyBank Center or tune into ESPN+ nationally or MSG-B channel 635-1 if you're cheering from home territory. The puck drops at 17:30 UTC (12:30 PM EST), so mark your calendars for what promises to be an engaging battle on ice!