The Detroit Red Wings left KeyBank Center with a 5-2 result over the the Buffalo Sabres as Detroit moved to 39-25-8 with 5 points and Buffalo carried a 44-21-8 record with 2 points.
First period
The Detroit Red Wings scored 3 goals in the first period while the the Buffalo Sabres scored 0.
The Wings finished the game with 2 power-play goals on 6 opportunities, and that special-teams production started with early pressure that shaped the opening period.
Detroit’s game flow also leaned on puck detail, with the Wings recording 6 takeaways in the matchup.
The Sabres absorbed that opening stretch while logging 27 hits for the game as Buffalo tried to change possession with contact.
Second period
The Detroit Red Wings were held to 0 goals in the second period while the the Buffalo Sabres scored 1.
John Gibson stabilized the Wings’ lead by finishing with 28 saves on 30 shots against and 2 goals against.
Buffalo’s power play finished with 0 goals on 3 opportunities and 4 shots, and Detroit’s penalty kill allowed no goals while the Sabres looked for a way back.
Detroit Red Wings post-match stats reflected a 56 percent faceoff win rate with 24 faceoffs won to help manage the middle frame.
Third period
The Detroit Red Wings added 2 goals in the third period while the the Buffalo Sabres scored 1 in the final period.
Alex DeBrincat led the Wings’ finish with 3 points on 1 goal and 2 assists, and Detroit’s 25 percent shooting rate came from 5 goals on 20 shots.
Lucas Raymond earned first-star billing, and
Moritz Seider backed up the top end with 2 assists and 2 takeaways as Detroit closed out the road game.
Buffalo’s goaltending line showed 15 saves on 20 shots against with 5 total goals against, and Detroit capped the sheet with 1 empty-net goal.
What it means and what is next
This post-game report Detroit Red Wings also fits within the Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres full match report, with Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres highlights centered on special teams, goaltending, and a 3-goal first period.
The Detroit Red Wings are scheduled to host the Philadelphia Flyers at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit at 8:00 PM EDT on 2026-03-28, and the broadcast is set for ABC.
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