Games / NHL / Dec 26, 2026

New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New Jersey Devils (13-6-0) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. TV: MSG, MSGB. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils.

NHLSaturday, December 26, 2026

New Jersey Devils13-6-0

7:00 PM ETDec 26, 2026

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateDec 26, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSG, MSGB

Team comparison

New Jersey DevilsBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

3.6

2.9

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.4

13-6-0Record8-6-3

2nd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

5-4Road record / home record4-5

LWWWWLast 5LWLWW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

New Jersey DevilsBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

2.83

3.29

Shots Against per Game

24.8

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

67.6

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.61

2.94

Shots per Game

33.7

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

19.3

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

117

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Jersey Devils

Anthony Mantha RW · Neck

Out

Seamus Casey D · Knee

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

New Jersey DevilsLWWWW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-4

Nov 8, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-0

Nov 7, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersW 4-3

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 12/26

Feb 20, 2027BUF 0, NJ 0

Jan 12, 2027NJ 0, BUF 0

Dec 26, 2026NJ 0, BUF 0

Team pages

New Jersey Devils
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSG, MSGB.

What are the records of the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres?

New Jersey Devils: 13-6-0. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: New Jersey Devils: Anthony Mantha, Seamus Casey. 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 New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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