Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators Faceoff at KeyBank Center

As the Buffalo Sabres gear up to host the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center, fans are eager to see if the home advantage will play a pivotal role in this matchup. The Sabres have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, showcasing both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their last game against the Carolina Hurricanes, despite a strong third-period performance where they netted two goals, the Sabres fell 6-2. Their shooting percentage was modest at nine percent, and they struggled on power plays with no goals from five opportunities. The faceoff win percentage stood at 46 percent which indicates room for growth in controlling puck possession.

Prior to that, facing off against St. Louis Blues, Buffalo managed to score four times on an impressive 46 shots but ultimately succumbed with a six-goal deficit. Their goaltending showed vulnerability with a save percentage of just 70 percent during that game.

However, it's not all gloom for Buffalo fans as there's light from their victory over New York Rangers where they scored five goals from 39 shots and boasted an exceptional goaltending performance with a save percentage of 96 percent. This victory was marked by an aggressive offense coupled with solid defense.

The upcoming game presents another opportunity for the Sabres to capitalize on their strengths and address weaknesses shown in past performances. Special teams will be crucial; improving power play efficiency could be key given past struggles in this area.

Fans can catch all the action live on December 4th as these two teams clash at KeyBank Center — home ice for Buffalo — where crowd support could provide that extra push towards victory. Broadcast networks MSG-B and BSSO will televise the game while ESPN+ offers streaming options nationally.