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Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Edmonton Oilers (13-3-3) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. TV: MSGB. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers.

NHLThursday, December 10, 2026

Edmonton Oilers13-3-3

7:00 PM ETDec 10, 2026

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateDec 10, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSGB

Team comparison

Edmonton OilersBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

4.1

2.9

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.4

13-3-3Record8-6-3

1st in Pacific DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

7-1Road record / home record4-5

WWLLWLast 5LWLWW

W2StreakL1

Team stats

Edmonton OilersBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

2.84

3.29

Shots Against per Game

26.5

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

77.0

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.05

2.94

Shots per Game

25.6

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

32.4

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

204

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Edmonton Oilers

Isaac Howard LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

Alec Regula D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Matt Savoie C · Lower Body - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Frederik Andersen G · Knee

Injured Reserve

Mattias Janmark C · Undisclosed - Surgery

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

Edmonton OilersWWLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · vs New York RangersW 3-1

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Vancouver CanucksW 4-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Anaheim DucksL 4-5

Nov 3, 2026 · at New Jersey DevilsL 3-4

Nov 1, 2026 · at New York RangersW 4-1

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 12/1

Dec 10, 2026EDM 0, BUF 0

Dec 1, 2026BUF 0, EDM 0

Team pages

Edmonton Oilers
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSGB.

What are the records of the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres?

Edmonton Oilers: 13-3-3. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: Edmonton Oilers: Isaac Howard, Alec Regula, Matt Savoie, Frederik Andersen. 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 Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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