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Match Report

Tomas Tatar breaks tie in 3rd, Red Wings beat Sabres 3-1

Tomas Tatar scored a go-ahead goal midway through third period and the Detroit Red Wings went on to beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Friday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/6/26 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 5-2 NHL
11/4/26 vs Ottawa Senators L 1-2 NHL
10/31/26 @ Los Angeles Kings W 3-2 NHL
10/29/26 @ Anaheim Ducks W 7-6 NHL
10/27/26 @ San Jose Sharks W 2-0 NHL
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Team Stats

BUF DET
6
Blocked Shots
11
15
Hits
12
2
Takeaways
6
20
Shots
33
0
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
5
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
27
Faceoffs Won
24
52.9
Faceoff Win Percent
47.1
11
Giveaways
16
5
Total Penalties
2
10
Penalty Minutes
4

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

BUF Last 5 matchups DET
  1. 3 Final 2018-03-29 @ BUF 6
  2. 3 Final/OT 2018-02-23 @ DET 2
  3. 1 Final 2017-11-18 @ DET 3
  4. 1 Final 2017-10-24 @ BUF 0

Injuries

Detroit Red Wings

  • Albert Johansson Injured Reserve
  • John Gibson Day-To-Day
  • Marco Kasper Injured Reserve
  • Mason Appleton Injured Reserve
  • Dylan Larkin Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres

  • Konsta Helenius Out
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

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