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Sabres game day
Sabres vs.
Kings
Buffalo hosts Los Angeles Kings at KeyBank Center. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Home matchupBUFVSLA
BUFVSLA6:00 PM ET
KeyBank Center
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WhenSun, Dec 20 · 6:00 PM ET
WhereKeyBank Center
OpponentLos Angeles Kings
Los Angeles KingsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Buffalo hosts Los Angeles Kings at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is 6:00 PM ET. Listed on MSGB · ABTV. Next up: at Pittsburgh Penguins on December 22.
The question to watch
How do the Sabres match up with Kings at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Los Angeles Kings
Buffalo hosts Los Angeles Kings. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
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Season so far
| LA | BUF | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 4.17 | 3.67 |
| Shots Against per Game | 26.8 | 25.7 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 61.9 | 64.5 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 8 | 11 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.00 | 3.00 |
Leaders
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 5
- BUF · AssistsOwen Power · 6
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 9
- LA · GoalsArtemi Panarin · 3
- LA · AssistsBrandt Clarke · 4
- LA · PointsBrandt Clarke · 5
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