Anaheim Ducks host Buffalo Sabres in NHL matchup

The Anaheim Ducks are set to host the Buffalo Sabres for their first meeting of the season. The Ducks enter the game with a 5-6-1 record, while the Sabres hold a 5-4-3 record.

Key performers to watch include Leo Carlsson for the Ducks, who has recorded four goals and 11 assists, and Owen Power for the Sabres, who has two goals and nine assists. In recent games, Beckett Sennecke has recorded six goals for Anaheim, while Tage Thompson has tallied four goals and four assists for Buffalo.

The Ducks are currently managing several injuries, including Troy Terry (hip), Ryan Poehling (lower-body), and Pavel Mintyukov (lower-body). The Sabres are also facing roster challenges with Matt Grzelcyk, Jiri Kulich, and Conor Timmins listed as out.