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Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) visit the Boston Bruins (13-4-1) on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET, at TD Garden, Boston, MA. TV: TNT/truTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres.

NHLTuesday, January 5, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

7:30 PM ETJan 5, 2027

Boston Bruins13-4-1

DateJan 5, 2027

Time7:30 PM ET

VenueTD Garden, Boston, MA

TVTNT/truTV

Team comparison

Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins

Goals per game

2.9

3.8

Goals allowed per game

3.4

2.3

8-6-3Record13-4-1

6th in Atlantic DivisionStanding1st in Atlantic Division

4-4Road record / home record8-1

LWLWWLast 5WWWWL

L1StreakW4

Team stats

Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins

Goals Against Average

3.29

2.28

Shots Against per Game

27.1

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

71.2

77.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.94

3.72

Shots per Game

28.4

26.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

14.3

18.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

158

256

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Buffalo Sabres

Alex Lyon G · Shoulder

Injured Reserve

Konsta Helenius C · Upper Body

Out

Justin Danforth RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Matt Grzelcyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Boston Bruins

James Hagens C · Back

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Buffalo SabresLWLWW

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-4

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 5-2

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsL 1-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 3-2

Oct 29, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksW 7-6

Boston BruinsWWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 6-2

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsW 3-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at St. Louis BluesL 1-4

Season series

Series starts 1/5

Apr 7, 2027BOS 0, BUF 0

Apr 1, 2027BOS 0, BUF 0

Mar 23, 2027BUF 0, BOS 0

Jan 5, 2027BUF 0, BOS 0

Team pages

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

Boston Bruins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins?

The game is on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET at TD Garden, Boston, MA.

How can I watch Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins?

TV: TNT/truTV.

What are the records of the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins?

Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3. Boston Bruins: 13-4-1.

Who is injured for Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins?

Listed out or doubtful: Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lyon, Konsta Helenius, Justin Danforth, Matt Grzelcyk. Boston Bruins: James Hagens. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins played?

TD Garden, Boston, MA.

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