Gameday Preview · Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres Gameday Preview — Buffalo Hockey Tonight

This is your big chance to show Boston who’s boss

Alright Buffalo, it’s gameday and the Boston Bruins are in town tonight at KeyBank Center. You know what that means. This isn’t just any game; this is a real measuring stick for our Buffalo Sabres. They’ve been playing pretty good lately, 6-3-1 in their last ten, even if that last one was an overtime loss. We’ve got momentum, we’re first in the Atlantic, and honestly, we’re looking like the team everyone hoped we’d be for years now. I'm watching how our top line goes against their defense, especially with Boston's history of shutting down good offenses. This isn't just about two points; it's about making a statement, right?

The energy downtown and up Elmwood is buzzing, you can feel it. People are actually talking about the Sabres with hope in their eyes, not that usual weary sigh. This isn't a "wait 'til next year" kinda buzz. This is a "we're actually *good*" kinda buzz. After all these years, it's about damn time. I remember when you could hear a pin drop in the arena for some of those mid-week games, but tonight? KeyBank Center is gonna be rocking. Let’s show Boston why they call us the City of Good Neighbors, even if we’re not always *that* good of a neighbor on the ice.

This is a rivalry game, plain and simple. Boston and Buffalo, it’s always got a little extra juice. We respect 'em, but we don't like 'em, you know? It’s not a must-win for the standings really, but it *is* a must-win for pride. For every time they've looked down on us. Let’s go Buff-a-lo!

Let's Go Buff-a-lo — from the City of Good Neighbors, this is Peg.

If you wanna hear more about this matchup, go listen to what Sal and the guys are saying over at mornings.live.

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