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New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. TV: ESPN+. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers.

NHLWednesday, November 25, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

7:00 PM ETNov 25, 2026

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateNov 25, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVESPN+

Team comparison

New York RangersBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

2.9

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.4

10-8-1Record8-6-3

3rd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

2-7Road record / home record4-5

LWWWLLast 5LWLWW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

New York RangersBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

2.90

3.29

Shots Against per Game

26.2

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.95

2.94

Shots per Game

25.7

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.9

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

186

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Rangers

Alberts Smits D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Sean Durzi D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Igor Shesterkin G · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Joe Veleno C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Aidan Thompson C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

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 York RangersLWWWL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 1-4

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 11/25

Mar 6, 2027NYR 0, BUF 0

Feb 15, 2027BUF 0, NYR 0

Nov 25, 2026NYR 0, BUF 0

Team pages

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: ESPN+.

What are the records of the New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres?

New York Rangers: 10-8-1. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. 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 York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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