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KeyBank Center Showdown: St. Louis Blues vs Buffalo Sabres

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to face off against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game. The upcoming match scheduled for November 24 is a crucial one for the Blues, who have been showing formidable strength in their recent performances.


Dec 23, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The St. Louis Blues have been on a roll, as evidenced by their last game on November 22 against the Anaheim Ducks at Enterprise Center. The Blues secured a solid win with 3 points against the Ducks' 1, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. With a shooting percentage of 11 percent and an impressive faceoff win percentage of 62 percent, it's clear that they've found a rhythm that could spell trouble for any opponent.


The powerplay unit of the Blues has also been effective, scoring once out of three opportunities in their last outing and maintaining control over faceoffs during powerplays with a success rate of nearly 67 percent. This kind of special teams performance can make all the difference in close games.


On defense, goaltending has been nothing short of stellar for St. Louis with an overall save percentage nearing 96 percent from their last game—a wall that will be tough for Buffalo's offense to penetrate.


Turning attention towards the Buffalo Sabres, they shouldn't be underestimated despite what seems like an uphill battle ahead. Their home advantage at KeyBank Center could play into their hands as they look to disrupt STL's momentum.


However, it’s important to note that while playing away might seem like a disadvantage for STL, they have shown resilience on foreign ice before and will likely bring that same tenacity into this upcoming match-up.


In conclusion, if recent trends are anything to go by—and they often are—the St. Louis Blues appear poised to continue their winning ways when they visit Buffalo on Thanksgiving Eve. Fans eager not only for turkey but also some high-quality hockey should mark their calendars; this NHL showdown is set for November 24 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo with puck drop scheduled after sunset hours (exact time TBD). The action can be caught live on ESPN+ nationally or BSMW channel 671 and MSG-B channel 635-1 locally depending on your locale preference.

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