Buffalo Sabres to Test Mettle Against Seattle Kraken in Upcoming Duel

As the Buffalo Sabres prepare to face off against the Seattle Kraken, fans are eager to see if their team can turn the tide after a series of challenging games. The upcoming match, set at Climate Pledge Arena, presents an opportunity for the Sabres to showcase their resilience and adaptability.

In recent outings, the Sabres have shown both promise and areas needing improvement. Their last game against Nashville Predators ended in a loss with a final score of 4-2. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways; they managed 28 shots on goal and had a shooting percentage of seven percent. However, their powerplay opportunities did not convert into goals, and they won only 46 percent of faceoffs.

The game prior saw them pushing Toronto Maple Leafs into overtime but ultimately taking an overtime loss with a scoreline of 2-1. The Sabres' goaltending was solid with a save percentage rounding up to one hundred percent from twenty-five saves out of twenty-seven shots. Yet again though, powerplay chances remained uncapitalized upon.

Against Winnipeg Jets at home earlier in the month, Buffalo displayed offensive prowess by netting two goals from nineteen shots but fell short defensively as they conceded five goals including two empty-netters which skewed their plus-minus significantly.

As we look ahead to their encounter with Seattle Kraken on March 19th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle – fans should watch for improvements in special teams play and faceoff win percentages which could be crucial factors in securing victory away from home ice. With ESPN+, MSG-B, and ROOT Sports NW broadcasting live coverage starting at 02:00 AM UTC time zone (March 18th local time), supporters will be keenly tuning in hoping for an upswing performance that can reignite momentum for Buffalo's season aspirations.