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Sharks vs.
Sabres
San Jose hosts Buffalo Sabres at SAP Center at San Jose. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Home matchupSJVSBUF
SJVSBUF10:30 PM ET
SAP Center at San Jose
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WhenTue, Oct 27 · 10:30 PM ET
WhereSAP Center at San Jose
OpponentBuffalo Sabres
Buffalo SabresContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
San Jose hosts Buffalo Sabres at SAP Center at San Jose. Puck drop is 10:30 PM ET. Listed on ESPN. Next up: vs. Vancouver Canucks on October 29.
The question to watch
How do the Sharks match up with Sabres at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Buffalo Sabres
San Jose hosts Buffalo Sabres. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| BUF | SJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.67 | 3.50 |
| Shots Against per Game | 25.7 | 27.5 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 64.5 | 80.8 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 11 | 5 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.00 | 2.63 |
Leaders
- SJ · GoalsMacklin Celebrini · 3
- SJ · AssistsMacklin Celebrini · 8
- SJ · PointsMacklin Celebrini · 11
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 5
- BUF · AssistsOwen Power · 6
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 9
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