The Buffalo Sabres will play four preseason games next season, including two at KeyBank Center, the team announced Tuesday.
Broadcast and ticket information will be released at a later date.
The preseason slate has been reduced from six to four contests because the NHL expanded its regular-season schedule to 84 games.
The exhibition schedule is below. Home games are in bold.
Sept. 21 at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 vs. Columbus, 7 p.m.
Sept. 24 at Detroit, 7 p.m.
Sept. 26 vs. Pittsburgh, 3 p.m.