Puck Drop: 7:30 pm EST | Joe Louis Arena | Detroit, MI
Three Questions
1. Can the Sabres keep the Red Wings power play powerless?
Detroit is 0-9 in their last three games with the man advantage, and currently sit 26th in the NHL in power play percentage at just 15.8%. Coincidentally, the Sabres penalty kill is also ranked 26th in the NHL. Barring a penalty-free game, one of these numbers has to improve by the night's end.
2. Will Detroit turn around their third period woes?
According to the team's preview, Detroit has blown a third period lead in their last four games, and five out of the last seven.