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Kings vs.
Sabres
Los Angeles hosts Buffalo Sabres at crypto.com Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Home matchupLAVSBUF
LAVSBUF4:00 PM ET
crypto.com Arena
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WhenSat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM ET
Wherecrypto.com Arena
OpponentBuffalo Sabres
Buffalo SabresContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Los Angeles hosts Buffalo Sabres at crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is 4:00 PM ET. Listed on ESPN+ · ABTV. Next up: vs. San Jose Sharks on November 4.
The question to watch
How do the Kings match up with Sabres at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Buffalo Sabres
Los Angeles hosts Buffalo Sabres. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on ESPN+ · ABTV.
WatchESPN+ · ABTV
Season so far
| BUF | LA | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.67 | 4.17 |
| Shots Against per Game | 25.7 | 26.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 64.5 | 61.9 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 11 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.00 | 2.00 |
Leaders
- LA · GoalsArtemi Panarin · 3
- LA · AssistsBrandt Clarke · 4
- LA · PointsBrandt Clarke · 5
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 5
- BUF · AssistsOwen Power · 6
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 9
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