Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The Buffalo Sabres announced their 2023 preseason schedule on Wednesday that will feature one game being played as part of the Kraft Hockeyville series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Sabres will open their preseason schedule with a road matchup against the Capitals in Washington on Sep. 24 and will play their first home preseason game on Sep. 26 vs. Boston.
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Following their first two preseason contests, the Sabres will head to West Lorne, ON to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2023 Kraft Hockeyville game.
"We are thrilled to participate in the Kraft Hockeyville preseason game as part of West Lorne, Ontario winning Kraft Hockeyville 2023," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. "This is a fantastic opportunity for our organization to compete in a unique environment that is dedicated to strengthening communities and fostering inclusivity in our sport through the community's passion for hockey. It is an embodiment of our organizational dedication to the future of the sport and the fans who care deeply about the game."
Next, Buffalo will play in Pittsburgh against the Penguins on Sep. 28, play a home-and-home series with Columbus on Sep. 30 and Oct. 4 and they will conclude their preseason slate with a home matchup against the Penguins on Oct. 6.
Below is the Sabres' complete 2023 preseason schedule:
- Sunday, Sept. 24: Buffalo at Washington - 2 p.m. ET (Capital One Arena)
- Tuesday, Sept. 26: Boston at Buffalo - 7 p.m. ET (KeyBank Center)
- Wednesday, Sept. 27: Buffalo at Toronto - TBD (Joe Thornton Community Centre)
- Thursday, Sept. 28: Buffalo at Pittsburgh - 7 p.m. ET (PPG Paints Arena)
- Saturday, Sept. 30: Columbus at Buffalo - 3 p.m. ET (KeyBank Center)
- Wednesday, Oct. 4: Buffalo at Columbus - 7 p.m. ET (Nationwide Arena)
- Friday, Oct. 6: Pittsburgh at Buffalo - 7 p.m. ET (KeyBank Center)
Ticket information and pricing for the home games will be announced at a later date.