What happened: The annual Military Appreciation Game is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, featuring a matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. The event will take place at XMobileArena with Toyota serving as the presenting sponsor.

Why it matters: The game continues a series of military-focused initiatives across the league this season. The Buffalo Sabres previously opened nominations for military appreciation jerseys as part of their own community programming.

What to watch: The teams meet at XMobileArena on Tuesday, Nov. 17, with ceremonial events scheduled throughout the evening.