All hail the puck lovers, we're here to discuss the ice showdown between the New Jersey Devils and the Buffalo Sabres, starting off the NHL season at the lively O2 Arena in Prague.
The Devils and Sabres always offer us a treat when they meet. It's almost like a see-saw, one time the Devils take the game, the next time it's Sabres. Bouncing back and forth like a tennis rally.
In the last season, both teams had a jittery performance, with the Devils showing slightly worse with a 38-5-39 record compared to Sabres' 39-6-37. But don't let the win-loss record fool you into favoring the Sabres, as it's worth noting that in their recent head-to-head matches, the Devils seem to enjoy the upper hand. Devils fans would like a repeat of games like the 7-2 trouncing they laid on the Sabres back in Nov '23, wouldn't they?
To end the season, the Devils were on a bit of a downer with 4 defeats in their last 5 games. The Sabres too weren't turning on the style either. A less than stellar performance reflects in the Sabres' 2 wins out of the last 5 games.
This one's a tough nut to crack, both teams are far from their best form, making it a very balanced match. But, if the hockey gods are to be trusted, we might be seeing a slight edge for the New Jersey Devils. Don't get comfy, folks—this one will be tight.
Albert’s Prediction: New Jersey Devils by 2