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Sabres vs.
Senators
Buffalo hosts Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Friday, February 26, 2027
Home matchupBUFVSOTT
BUFVSOTT7:30 PM ET
KeyBank Center
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WhenFri, Feb 26 · 7:30 PM ET
WhereKeyBank Center
OpponentOttawa Senators
Ottawa SenatorsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Buffalo hosts Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET. Listed on Sportsnet. Next up: vs. Toronto Maple Leafs on February 27.
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How do the Sabres match up with Senators at puck drop?
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A look at Ottawa Senators
Buffalo hosts Ottawa Senators. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| OTT | BUF | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.71 | 3.57 |
| Shots Against per Game | 26.7 | 23.9 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 78.6 | 60.9 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 6 | 9 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.86 | 2.71 |
Leaders
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 4
- BUF · AssistsOwen Power · 6
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 7
- OTT · GoalsTim Stutzle · 5
- OTT · AssistsTim Stutzle · 6
- OTT · PointsTim Stutzle · 11
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