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Sabres game day
Sabres vs.
Devils
Buffalo hosts New Jersey Devils at KeyBank Center. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Home matchupBUFVSNJ
BUFVSNJ7:00 PM ET
KeyBank Center
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WhenSat, Dec 26 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereKeyBank Center
OpponentNew Jersey Devils
New Jersey DevilsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Buffalo hosts New Jersey Devils at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on MSGB · MSG. Next up: vs. Detroit Red Wings on December 28.
The question to watch
How do the Sabres match up with Devils at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at New Jersey Devils
Buffalo hosts New Jersey Devils. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| NJ | BUF | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.38 | 3.67 |
| Shots Against per Game | 25.0 | 25.7 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 69.6 | 64.5 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 7 | 11 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.13 | 3.00 |
Leaders
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 5
- BUF · AssistsOwen Power · 6
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 9
- NJ · GoalsNico Hischier · 4
- NJ · AssistsJack Hughes · 7
- NJ · PointsJack Hughes · 9
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