Sabres Aim for Five Straight Wins Against Hurricanes

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres will look to extend their winning streak to five games as they host the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center on Tuesday. Buffalo is on a roll, coming off a thrilling 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday, which marked their sixth consecutive win on home ice.

With the recent successes, the Sabres are eager to solidify their longest winning streak of the season. Their last seven-game home winning streak dates back to October and November of 1999. This season, Buffalo has been particularly strong at home, boasting a record of 14-4-0 since Jan. 1.

The puck is set to drop at 7 p.m. and will be broadcasted on MSG, with pregame coverage starting at 6:30 p.m.

In terms of lineup changes, goaltender James Reimer returns to the net after Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s victory over Boston. The team’s forwards include Zach Benson, Tage Thompson, and Alex Tuch, who have been instrumental in the current winning streak.

“We’re just trying to make it hard to play,” alternate captain Alex Tuch said. “The crowd’s bringing the energy, and it’s been great.”

As Buffalo prepares for the Hurricanes, they are riding the coattails of several offensive powerhouses. Thompson scored a hat trick against Boston and leads the Sabres with 43 goals this season, ranking third in the NHL.

Tuch has also been on fire, entering the night with six goals and five assists during his six-game point streak. His defensive prowess complements his scoring ability, as evidenced by his rank among forwards in blocked shots.

The Hurricanes currently sit comfortably in second place in the Metropolitan Division, but they face their own injury challenges. Captain Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov have missed recent games but participated in practice on Monday and may return to the lineup against Buffalo.

Buffalo and Carolina have split their season series this year, with home teams winning each of the previous games. The Sabres beat the Hurricanes 4-2 in January, while the Hurricanes claimed a 5-2 victory in February.

Fans eagerly await what promises to be an intense matchup at KeyBank Center, where the Sabres aim to continue their winning momentum. “We just want to keep building and improving,” Thompson added, echoing the team’s desire to capitalize on their current form as they head into this crucial match.

With a focus on continuation and improvement, the Sabres are ready to make their mark as they pursue their fifth straight win against Carolina.