Buffalo earned a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh in a lively preseason clash in Buffalo. Tristan Broz opened the scoring on a Penguins power play, Buffalo answered with a dynamic sequence from Krebs to Norris, and Matt Dumba and Filip Hallander added to a back-and-forth first half. Ville Koivunen struck again to reset the momentum, and Rasmus Dahlin punctuated Buffalo’s pace before Hallander iced it with an empty-net clincher.

Silovs impressed in goal for Pittsburgh, Luukkonen exited with a lower-body issue for Buffalo, and the night underscored growth from Penguins youngsters like Ben Kindel and Harrison Brunicke. Owen Pickering and Jack St. Ivany flashed potential while questions about who earns an opening-night roster spot lingered, especially with Broz and Hayes showcasing versatile, high-energy games.

The Ottawa Senators faced a disheartening 4-0 defeat against the Buffalo Sabres, marking their fourth consecutive loss. Defenceman Thomas Chabot candidly acknowledged the team's poor performance, stating that there were no excuses for the lackluster display. The Senators, who returned to home ice for the first time since mid-December, were met with boos from the crowd.

Despite a strong start earlier in the season, Ottawa has struggled since the Christmas break, managing only one win in five games. Coach Travis Green pointed out that their lack of scoring has significantly hindered their success, with key players like Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson failing to find the net in recent games.

The Ottawa Senators faced a disheartening 4-0 defeat against the Buffalo Sabres, marking their fourth consecutive loss, leaving their record at 19-18-3. Defenceman Thomas Chabot expressed the team's collective disappointment, emphasizing that their performance was underwhelming and acknowledging the boos from the home crowd.

Returning to home ice after a long absence, the Senators aimed to impress their fans but faltered instead. Forward Josh Norris highlighted the team's aspiration to deliver a strong performance, which ultimately fell short. The Senators have been outscored 15-4 during this losing streak, raising concerns about their scoring capabilities. Coach Travis Green pointed out that without offensive production, victories would remain elusive.

In a commanding performance, the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-0 in Ottawa, with goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making an impressive 35 saves. Jack Quinn was the standout player, scoring twice, while Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod also contributed to the Sabres' scoring.

This victory dampened the Senators' return to the Canadian Tire Centre after a lengthy nine-game road trip, exacerbated by their struggles with scoring, averaging only 1.67 goals per game over their last seven outings.

The Buffalo Sabres are set to take on the Washington Capitals tonight, aiming to halt a three-game losing streak. Facing the Capitals, the current leaders of the Eastern Conference, presents a formidable challenge for the Sabres.

In a shake-up of their lineup following the defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Sabres have made notable changes. While the first line remains unchanged with Jason Zucker, Dylan Cozens, and Tage Thompson, the second line sees Ryan McLeod stepping up as the center, accompanied by wingers JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch. Additionally, the third line features Kulich as the center, with Zach Benson and Peyton Krebs on the wings, while Jack Quinn has been reassigned to the fourth line.

Defensively, Owen Power is paired with Connor Clifton in the second pairing, while Henri Jokiharju returns to play alongside Mattias Samuelsson on the third pairing. Dennis Gilbert will serve as the extra defenseman.