Overview

• The Buffalo Sabres ended a six-game losing streak on Monday with a 3-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers, led by two goals from Tage Thompson.
• Detroit Red Wings are currently on a six-game losing streak, struggling to score more than two goals in most of those games.
• In their last game, Detroit outshot Ottawa 50-19 but lost 2-1, with a last-second goal disallowed after the buzzer.
• Buffalo's Josh Norris, recently acquired in a trade with Ottawa, has already contributed with key assists in his first two games for the team.
• Wednesday’s matchup marks the third meeting of the season between the teams, with each side winning one of the previous games.