Buffalo Sabres Set to Battle Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre

As the Buffalo Sabres gear up for their next challenge against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre, fans are eager to see if they can maintain their recent momentum. The Sabres have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings, with an impressive 9-point game showcasing their offensive prowess, followed by a tough loss where they conceded 9 points.

The team's performance has been notably strong on power plays, as seen in the game where they scored 9 points with significant contributions from assists and goals. However, maintaining consistency has been a challenge; despite a high faceoff win percentage of 55 percent in one game, it dropped to just 42 percent in another.

Defensively, there's room for improvement. The Sabres allowed nine goals against Columbus Blue Jackets but managed to save face with solid goaltending that maintained a save percentage of nearly perfect across all games. This resilience will be crucial when facing the Canadiens on their home ice.

Special teams could be key in this matchup. While Buffalo's power play has had its moments of brilliance, shorthanded situations have also yielded goals for them – an area that could prove advantageous if leveraged correctly.

The upcoming game is set to take place on February 22nd at Bell Centre in Montreal. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or MSG-B channel 635-1 for local coverage starting from midnight Eastern Time. With both teams looking to assert dominance early on and secure those valuable points as we head towards the playoffs, this is one encounter you won't want to miss!