Games / NHL / Dec 28, 2026

Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Detroit Red Wings (7-8-3) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. TV: MSGB, DSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings.

NHLMonday, December 28, 2026

Detroit Red Wings7-8-3

7:00 PM ETDec 28, 2026

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateDec 28, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSGB, DSN

Team comparison

Detroit Red WingsBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

2.7

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.4

7-8-3Record8-6-3

8th in Atlantic DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

3-5Road record / home record4-5

LLLWLLast 5LWLWW

L3StreakL1

Team stats

Detroit Red WingsBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

3.00

3.29

Shots Against per Game

25.4

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

69.0

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.61

2.94

Shots per Game

28.8

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

21.7

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

161

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Red Wings

Albert Johansson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Dylan Larkin C · Suspension

Injured Reserve

Simon Edvinsson D · Contract Dispute

Injured Reserve

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

Detroit Red WingsLLLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheL 0-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 2-4

Nov 2, 2026 · at Florida PanthersW 5-3

Oct 31, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesL 4-5

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 12/28

Apr 10, 2027DET 0, BUF 0

Mar 12, 2027BUF 0, DET 0

Feb 21, 2027BUF 0, DET 0

Dec 28, 2026DET 0, BUF 0

Team pages

Detroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSGB, DSN.

What are the records of the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres?

Detroit Red Wings: 7-8-3. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. 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 Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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