The Buffalo Sabres fell to the Detroit Red Wings in a tight preseason contest, surrendering a 3-2 overtime defeat at Little Caesars Arena. The loss came amid injuries to key players, including Mattias Samuelsson, who exited with a lower-body issue. With three of four preseason games already in the books, the team faces a critical stretch before the regular season begins. Fans and analysts will watch closely to see how roster changes and conditioning shape their early-season performance.

The Buffalo Sabres played their third of four preseason exhibitions Thursday at Little Caesars Arena, losing 3-2 in overtime to the Detroit Red Wings. After losing Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) and ...