My Seven Must-See Buffalo Sabres Games
February 28: Sharks vs. Sabres
There are two games in February that I absolutely want to attend. For starters, you have the high-octane Pittsburgh Penguins coming into town on the 5th, which means the 716 is going to be loaded with star-power. I mean, who can resist coming out to sample a main course consisting of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, with the extra toppings of James Neal, Chris Kunitz, and Kris Letang?
May 26, 2013; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman
Dan Boyle(22), center
Joe Pavelski(8), center
Patrick Marleau(12), center
Joe Thornton(19), and center
Logan Couture(39) celebrate after a goal during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings at HP Pavilion. The Sharks defeated the Kings 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Catching those stars in action sounds tempting . . . but there’s a nagging voice inside of my head that has me convinced that this game will be a one-sided affair, so instead I am choosing to watch the San Jose Sharks help close out the month of my birthday. The Sharks have plenty of talent worth watching, as well, especially Logan Couture, who I desperately want to see play for the Sabres. And yes, this game could be a butt-whupping, too – but I like San Jose, and despise the Penguins, so if I’m going to watch a team crush the Sabres, I prefer the team be likeable. Besides, something tells me this game will be a close one – dare I predict one that sees overtime? You heard it here first! Unless I’m wrong, of course.