Games / NHL / Jan 9, 2027

Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. TV: MSGB, CARNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Buffalo Sabres vs Carolina Hurricanes.

NHLSaturday, January 9, 2027

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

7:00 PM ETJan 9, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateJan 9, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSGB, CARNHL

Team comparison

Carolina HurricanesBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

4.1

2.9

Goals allowed per game

2.4

3.4

14-3-2Record8-6-3

1st in Metropolitan DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

8-3Road record / home record4-5

WWLWWLast 5LWLWW

W2StreakL1

Team stats

Carolina HurricanesBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

2.32

3.29

Shots Against per Game

22.4

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.0

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.11

2.94

Shots per Game

33.3

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.2

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

164

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

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

Recent form

Carolina HurricanesWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 9-2

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 7-0

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-2

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

Season series

Series starts 1/9

Feb 18, 2027CAR 0, BUF 0

Feb 13, 2027BUF 0, CAR 0

Jan 9, 2027CAR 0, BUF 0

Team pages

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSGB, CARNHL.

What are the records of the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres?

Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lyon, Konsta Helenius, Justin Danforth, Matt Grzelcyk. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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