Games / NHL / Dec 20, 2026

Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Los Angeles Kings (5-8-2) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET, at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. TV: MSGB, ABTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings.

NHLSunday, December 20, 2026

Los Angeles Kings5-8-2

6:00 PM ETDec 20, 2026

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateDec 20, 2026

Time6:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSGB, ABTV

Team comparison

Los Angeles KingsBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

3.0

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.5

3.4

5-8-2Record8-6-3

7th in Pacific DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

3-5Road record / home record4-5

LWLWLLast 5LWLWW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Los Angeles KingsBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

3.47

3.29

Shots Against per Game

27.9

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

62.5

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.00

2.94

Shots per Game

27.9

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

23.1

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

157

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Los Angeles Kings

Erik Gustafsson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Out

Kevin Fiala LW · Lower Leg - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Jakub Dvorak D · Upper Body

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

Los Angeles KingsLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsL 2-5

Nov 4, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Buffalo SabresL 2-3

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsW 6-5

Oct 27, 2026 · at Chicago BlackhawksL 1-2

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

BUF leads series 1-0

Dec 20, 2026LA 0, BUF 0

Oct 31, 2026BUF 3, LA 2

Team pages

Los Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSGB, ABTV.

What are the records of the Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres?

Los Angeles Kings: 5-8-2. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: Los Angeles Kings: Erik Gustafsson, Kevin Fiala, Jakub Dvorak. 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 Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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