Games / NHL / Dec 22, 2026

Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA. TV: MSGB. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres.

NHLTuesday, December 22, 2026

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

7:00 PM ETDec 22, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

DateDec 22, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenuePPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

TVMSGB

Team comparison

Buffalo SabresPittsburgh Penguins

Goals per game

2.9

3.2

Goals allowed per game

3.4

3.6

8-6-3Record6-10-2

6th in Atlantic DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

4-4Road record / home record4-4

LWLWWLast 5LWLLL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Buffalo SabresPittsburgh Penguins

Goals Against Average

3.29

3.56

Shots Against per Game

27.1

27.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

71.2

76.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.94

3.17

Shots per Game

28.4

27.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

14.3

20.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

158

116

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

Pittsburgh Penguins

Elmer Soderblom LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bryan Rust RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Trevor van Riemsdyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Ryan Graves D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ville Koivunen RW · Lower Body - Not Specified

Day-To-Day

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

Pittsburgh PenguinsLWLLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 2-5

Nov 7, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 5-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsL 2-6

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

Oct 31, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 11/27

Mar 2, 2027PIT 0, BUF 0

Dec 22, 2026BUF 0, PIT 0

Nov 27, 2026PIT 0, BUF 0

Team pages

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

The game is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

How can I watch Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

TV: MSGB.

What are the records of the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins?

Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3. Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2.

Who is injured for Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

Listed out or doubtful: Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lyon, Konsta Helenius, Justin Danforth, Matt Grzelcyk. Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

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