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Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) visit the Ottawa Senators (11-6-2) on Monday, December 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON. TV: MSGB. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres.

NHLMonday, December 14, 2026

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

2:00 PM ETDec 14, 2026

Ottawa Senators11-6-2

DateDec 14, 2026

Time2:00 PM ET

VenueCanadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON

TVMSGB

Team comparison

Buffalo SabresOttawa Senators

Goals per game

2.9

3.2

Goals allowed per game

3.4

3.0

8-6-3Record11-6-2

6th in Atlantic DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

4-4Road record / home record6-3

LWLWWLast 5LWWLW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Buffalo SabresOttawa Senators

Goals Against Average

3.29

3.00

Shots Against per Game

27.1

27.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

71.2

74.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.94

3.11

Shots per Game

28.4

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

14.3

13.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

158

225

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

Ottawa Senators

Linus Ullmark G · Lower Body

Out

Andre Burakovsky LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Warren Foegele LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

William Eklund LW · Ankle

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

Ottawa SenatorsLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 4-2

Nov 4, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 2-1

Nov 1, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 3-6

Oct 31, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 5-1

Season series

OTT leads series 1-0

Mar 7, 2027BUF 0, OTT 0

Feb 26, 2027OTT 0, BUF 0

Dec 14, 2026BUF 0, OTT 0

Nov 4, 2026OTT 2, BUF 1

Team pages

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

Ottawa Senators
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators?

The game is on Monday, December 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON.

How can I watch Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators?

TV: MSGB.

What are the records of the Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators?

Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3. Ottawa Senators: 11-6-2.

Who is injured for Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators?

Listed out or doubtful: Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lyon, Konsta Helenius, Justin Danforth, Matt Grzelcyk. Ottawa Senators: Linus Ullmark, Andre Burakovsky, Warren Foegele, William Eklund. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators played?

Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON.

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