Games / NHL / Jan 28, 2027

Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) on Thursday, January 28, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV. TV: MSGB, Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres.

NHLThursday, January 28, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

10:00 PM ETJan 28, 2027

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

DateJan 28, 2027

Time10:00 PM ET

VenueT-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV

TVMSGB, Scripps Sports

Team comparison

Buffalo SabresVegas Golden Knights

Goals per game

2.9

3.4

Goals allowed per game

3.4

2.7

8-6-3Record12-5-2

6th in Atlantic DivisionStanding2nd in Pacific Division

4-4Road record / home record6-3

LWLWWLast 5WWWLL

L1StreakW3

Team stats

Buffalo SabresVegas Golden Knights

Goals Against Average

3.29

2.63

Shots Against per Game

27.1

25.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

71.2

76.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.94

3.32

Shots per Game

28.4

28.5

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

14.3

26.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

158

160

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

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper Body

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

Vegas Golden KnightsWWWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 3-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 2-3

Oct 30, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 2-5

Season series

VGK leads series 1-0

Jan 28, 2027BUF 0, VGK 0

Nov 8, 2026VGK 4, BUF 1

Team pages

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights?

The game is on Thursday, January 28, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

How can I watch Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights?

TV: MSGB, Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights?

Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3. Vegas Golden Knights: 12-5-2.

Who is injured for Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights?

Listed out or doubtful: Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lyon, Konsta Helenius, Justin Danforth, Matt Grzelcyk. Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin, Parker Wotherspoon. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights played?

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

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