BUFFALO, N.Y. — After the team’s farthest playoff run in nearly two decades last season, the Buffalo Sabres are back.
The Sabres officially start the regular season on the road Thursday night against the Blue Jackets. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. in Columbus.
After that, the team will head back home to face the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, kicking off a five-game homestand.
Sabres home opener
To celebrate the home opener, there will be various festivities before puck drop Saturday, including a party in the Ticketmaster Alumni Plaza starting at 3 p.m.
Fans will also be able to greet players as they walk the Blue and Gold carpet into the arena. Entrances will start at around 3:45 p.m. Saturday.
There will also be live entertainment, a mechanical buffalo, and more. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday. Click here to get tickets and learn more.
Beer Sabres are back
This season, the Beer Sabre will be available at every home game. They will be sold until puck drop and available at the following locations at KeyBank:
Blue Zone Bar (Section 102)Cross Bar (Section 105)Blue Zone (Section 119)Seneca Bar (Section 212)200 Level Main Bar (Section 200)300-Level: Section 325The rest of the season
Buffalo will play 42 games at home this season. The Sabres have three weekend matinees at home: one in November, and two in March.
The last game of the season will be at home against the Detroit Red Wings. To see the full season schedule and get tickets, click here.
News10NBC will have highlights from Thursday’s game at 11 p.m.
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