Buffalo Sabres Preseason Schedule

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The Buffalo Sabres, based in Buffalo, New York, are an American professional ice hockey team that competes in the NHL's Eastern Conference. Established in 1970 as an expansion team, the Sabres quickly made their mark, reaching the postseason for the first time in 1973 with the help of the famed "French Connection" line—Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, and René Robert. This trio led the team to a division championship in 1975 and a Stanley Cup finals appearance where they lost to the Philadelphia Flyers.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Buffalo Sabres showed potential, winning several division titles and making playoff appearances. The team’s fortunes changed in the early 1990s with the addition of goaltender Dominik Hašek. Under coach Lindy Ruff, the Sabres reached the conference finals in 1997 and 1999, losing the latter in a controversial final against the Dallas Stars. The team had playoff success in the mid-2000s, led by goaltender Ryan Miller, and won the Presidents' Trophy in 2007. However, a playoff drought began in 2013.

Buffalo Sabres Preseason Schedule

The Buffalo Sabres are off to a strong start in the 2024 preseason, winning their first three games, including a 7-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 21, 2024, a 6-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on September 23, 2024, and a close 3-2 rematch against Pittsburgh on September 24, 2024. Next up, the Sabres will face the Ottawa Senators on September 26 at the Canadian Tire Centre, the Blue Jackets again on September 28 at Nationwide Arena, and wrap up the preseason at home against the Detroit Red Wings on September 30 at KeyBank Center.

Here’s a table summarising the Buffalo Sabres preseason schedule:

DateOPPResultRecord
Sep 21, 2024PittsburghW 7-31-0-0
Sep 23, 2024ColumbusW 6-12-0-0
Sep 24, 2024PittsburghW 3-23-0-0
DateOPPTime / TVVenue
Sep 26, 2024Ottawa7:00 pmCanadian Tire Centre
Sep 28, 2024Columbus7:00 pmNationwide Arena
Sep 30, 2024Detroit7:00 pmKeyBank Center

FAQs on the Buffalo Sabres

A. The Buffalo Sabres were founded in 1970.

A. The Buffalo Sabres play in the Eastern Conference.

A. The Buffalo Sabres’ home arena is the KeyBank Center.

A. The team colors are royal blue, gold, and white.

A. The Buffalo Sabres compete in the Atlantic Division.

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