Tonight's Battle on Ice:
Buffalo Sabres Face Off Against the Detroit Red Wings
Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST (or when they find the puck under the pile of excuses from last game's loss).
Watch Live: Catch the broadcast team's attempts to mute the booing on MSG-B or FDSNDET, or listen to the full wail of despair on WGR550.
Where: KeyBank Center, where the Sabres will attempt to prove they're not just skating in circles... again.
Current Standings: Sabres 11-13-3, Red Wings 10-13-4 – a battle for who can make their fans cry into their hot dogs first.
Alright, folks, buckle up for the slapstick showdown of the century: Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings!
The Sabres, fresh from losing their way, will unleash their secret weapon, Beck Malenstyn, who's so new, he's still looking for the locker room. Without Dahlin, they're like a circus without its main clown, but hey, they've got Malenstyn, who might accidentally score by tripping over his own stick.
The Red Wings, with Talbot and Lyon out, are left with Husso, who's been saving shots at an .884 clip, which is basically a neon sign flashing "Open for Business" for real teams who aren't afraid of their own shadows (we're looking at you, Sabres). Or they'll debut Cossa, who's so fresh, he might mistake the goal for a suggestion box. If this game were a magic show, their goaltending would be the disappearing act.
Expect a game where the score might be tied at zero-zero because both teams are too busy tripping over themselves to remember they're supposed to be playing hockey. It's less of a game and more of a comedy sketch where the only thing on the ice more confused than the players is the puck itself. Grab your popcorn for a masterclass in how to suck at sports, brought to you by the Sabres and Red Wings.
BONUS CONTENT:
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The Buffalo Sabres play their home games in a place where the ice is colder than their playoff chances - the KeyBank Center, nestled in the heart of Buffalo, New York. It's where dreams of championships go to hibernate, and the only thing that's consistently on fire is the food at the concession stands.