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The Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings are set to clash on Thursday night in an exciting NHL preseason contest.
Detroit enters the game with a 1-0-1 record this preseason. The Red Wings opened with a shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, then bounced back with a dominant 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. In that win, Detroit scored three consecutive goals and four of the next five, with defenseman Anton Johansson contributing four assists.
Buffalo has had a similar preseason start. The Sabres struggled in their opener against Pittsburgh, losing 4-1, but rebounded with a convincing 5-1 win over Columbus on Tuesday. After a scoreless first period, Buffalo took control, scoring the first five goals and outshooting the Blue Jackets 35-25.
How to Watch
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: MSG Sportsnet
- Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Both teams will conclude their preseason schedules on Saturday. The Red Wings will host a rematch against the Blue Jackets, while the Sabres will welcome the Penguins to Buffalo.
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Originally reported by yahoo.