The Buffalo Sabres return to KeyBank Center on Monday, looking to build upon Saturday’s come-from-behind victory in Detroit.
The Sabres erased a 4-1 deficit to defeat the Red Wings in overtime, ending a five-game winless streak (0-4-1). Tage Thompson made the play that won the game, shoving forward Alex DeBrincat off the puck near the Detroit net and setting up Mattias Samuelsson in the slot.
“I think it was just desperation,” Thompson said postgame.
Buffalo will aim to carry that mentality into its four-game homestand, which opens tonight against the Edmonton Oilers. The Sabres have earned at least a point in seven of their last eight home games (5-1-2).
Monday’s game will be Native American Heritage Night at KeyBank Center, featuring the first of three “Community Artist Series” collaborations between the Sabres and the AKG Buffalo Art Museum. Commemorative jerseys featuring a logo designed by renowned Seneca artist G. Peter Jemison will be available for auction from the start of the game until Sunday, Nov. 23 at 9 p.m. with proceeds benefiting Western Door Hockey.
The puck drops at 7 p.m. Here’s what you need to know.
