BUFFALO, N.Y. — Thursday night fans will be filling KeyBank Center for the Buffalo Sabres home opener against the New York Rangers.
Here is everything 2 know if you're attending the game or want to head downtown for any pre-game festivities.
Kicking off the night at 4:00 p.m. the Buffalo Common Council and Buffalo Sabres organization will dedicate the stretch of Perry Street near the corner of Illinois Street as 'RJ Way' in memory of the late hall-of-fame broadcaster Rick Jeanneret.
Fans attending the game will be given their own commemorative 'RJ Way' street sign as a keepsake for the night.
The Buffalo Sabres will be taking the blue and gold carpet and greeting fans as they make their way inside KeyBank Center.
There will also be a "Party in the Plaza" happening outside KeyBank Center featuring live music, food, drinks, photo opportunities, giveaways, and more.
The first 5,000 fans in Alumni Plaza will receive a "Let's Go Buffalo" rally towel.
Ahead of the game, there will be a video tribute and ceremony honoring Jeanneret. Fans are encouraged to get to their seats before the tribute begins.
The puck drop is at 7 p.m.
To learn more visit www.nhl.com/sabres