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3 bold predictions for the Buffalo Sabres in Week 4 of 2023-24

By Sion Fawkes

Mar 13, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) battles with Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) for the puck during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) battles with Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) for the puck during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) celebrates his hat trick with teammates against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

2 – Sabres shut out the Flyers power play…twice

If there is one avenue that has been stellar for the Sabres across the first two weeks of the season, it’s the penalty kill, and they are currently sitting at 89.19 percent through nine games. As for the Flyers, their power play is nearly as bad as Buffalo’s, going just 4 for 27 so far in 2023-24.

Clearly, it’s a mismatch on paper, and if the Black and Red can shut out the Colorado Avalanche’s power play six times – okay, five times since the last one lasted about five seconds – then they can shut out anyone’s. Therefore, look for the Blue and Gold to take full advantage of Philadelphia’s weak man advantage, and post another pair of perfect performances while shorthanded.

The Sabres also have the Flyers beaten in shooting percentage and save percentage at 5-on-5. So if they play the same game that they played on Sunday, they have a good chance of winning at least one if not both of these games.

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