Buffalo Sabres: 3 bold predictions for the upcoming homestand

Mar 18, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Buffalo Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski (31) stops a shot from Calgary Flames defenseman Christopher Tanev (8) during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Sabres won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Buffalo Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski (31) stops a shot from Calgary Flames defenseman Christopher Tanev (8) during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Sabres won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 18, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) and goalie Dustin Tokarski (31) and Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk (19) during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Sabres won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

The Buffalo Sabres return home for a pair of games before they embark on yet another mini-road trip

The Buffalo Sabres return home to the KeBank Center for tilts against two of the NHL’s best before they embark on a another mini-road trip to close out March. The Sabres surprised fans and critics alike so far in March, winning games they otherwise wouldn’t have and showing they’re more than the perpetually bad team they had been for most of the last decade.

That said, what were bold predictions in the past aren’t as bold while the Sabres season reaches twilight mode. No, they won’t make the playoffs this season. But it’s likely they will both continue playing spoiler against playoff contenders.

And it’s also likely they will continue to watch their young players develop. So what are a few bold outlooks you can expect when the Sabres face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals? Keep reading to find out.