Buffalo Sabres Set to Invade Rogers Arena for a Showdown with the Vancouver Canucks

As the Buffalo Sabres prepare to face off against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Sabres have shown resilience in their past games, securing a win against the Edmonton Oilers in a thrilling shootout and demonstrating strong defensive capabilities by blocking 7 shots and delivering 40 hits.

Despite suffering a loss to the Nashville Predators, Buffalo's performance was not without merit. They managed an impressive shooting percentage of 7 percent and won nearly half of their faceoffs. However, they'll need to tighten up on giveaways, having conceded 16 in that game alone.

The matchup with Toronto Maple Leafs highlighted areas for improvement as well; while they lost in overtime and only scored once on 25 shots, reflecting a shooting percentage of just 4 percent, they did manage to block 8 shots defensively.

Looking ahead at the upcoming game scheduled for March 20th at Rogers Arena, it's clear that faceoff proficiency will be crucial for Buffalo. Winning puck possession consistently could be key in dictating the pace against Vancouver. Additionally, capitalizing on powerplay opportunities might prove pivotal as it did against Edmonton where they scored once during their single powerplay chance.

The Sabres' goaltending has been solid with save percentages holding steady at or near perfect across these games. This reliability between the pipes will undoubtedly give them confidence going into enemy territory.

Fans can catch this exciting NHL matchup live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or tune into MSG-B on television. The puck drops at Rogers Arena in Vancouver at what would be late evening Eastern Time due to time zone differences – an opportunity for night owls back home in Buffalo to witness what promises to be an engaging contest between these two teams.