Can the Sabres Surge Continue at Nationwide Arena?

As the Buffalo Sabres prepare to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The upcoming match, scheduled for February 24th, will be a test of consistency for the Sabres who have shown both flashes of brilliance and moments of vulnerability in their recent games.

The Sabres' performance has been a mixed bag over their last few outings. In a thrilling encounter against the San Jose Sharks, they secured an impressive victory with five goals scored and only two conceded. Their shooting percentage was notably high that game at fourteen percent, indicating a potent offense when they're on form. However, this was followed by two games where they struggled to convert chances into goals. Against the Dallas Stars and St. Louis Blues, despite taking more shots than their opponents (48 and 34 respectively), they only managed one goal in each game.

One area where Buffalo has excelled is faceoffs; winning fifty-six percent against St. Louis shows that when they control the puck from the drop, it can significantly influence game flow. Yet powerplay opportunities haven't been fully capitalized on – no goals were scored from three chances in their latest match with St. Louis.

Defensively speaking, goaltending remains strong with save percentages holding steady at one hundred percent across all strengths during these matches – a reassuring sign for fans concerned about keeping pucks out of their net.

As we look towards Nationwide Arena – an environment known to favor home teams – it's crucial for Buffalo to sharpen up offensively while maintaining defensive rigidity if they wish to come away with points.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, BSOH (channel 660), or MSG-B (channel 635-1) as these two teams clash under Columbus lights on February 24th.