As the Buffalo Sabres prepare to host the St. Louis Blues at the KeyBank Center, fans are eager for what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Sabres have been showing a mixed bag of results in their recent games, and this upcoming game will be a crucial test of their resilience and ability to bounce back.

Nov 30, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three outings, the Sabres have experienced both highs and lows. They secured a commanding 9-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, showcasing an impressive offensive display with a shooting percentage of 26 percent. Their powerplay contributed significantly to this win, demonstrating that when they gain momentum, they can be unstoppable.

However, consistency remains an issue for Buffalo as they suffered a tough loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an identical scoreline of 4-9. Despite winning faceoffs at a rate of 55 percent in that game and saving all but one shorthanded shot on goal, it was not enough to secure victory.

Nov 30, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Nick Leddy (4) and Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) battle for the puck during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The most recent game against the New York Rangers ended in an overtime loss (3-4), where they managed to maintain even strength throughout regular time but fell short during overtime play. The team showed grit by taking it into extra time after trailing early on but ultimately couldn't clinch it.

Looking ahead at their confrontation with St. Louis Blues, Buffalo needs to capitalize on playing at home where they've shown strong performances before. Special teams will likely play a critical role once again; if Buffalo can harness their powerplay effectiveness while tightening up defensively against shorthanded situations as seen in past games, they could tip the scales in their favor.

Nov 30, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) controls the puck against Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (12) and left wing Jeff Skinner (53) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Fans should expect nothing less than full-throttle action from both sides as each team vies for those valuable points mid-season.

The puck drops on February 10th at 6:00 PM GMT+0 at KeyBank Center – home ice advantage that could prove pivotal for Buffalo Sabres' aspirations this season. For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live on ABC or stream via ESPN+.

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