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Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Ottawa Senators (11-6-2) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Friday, February 26, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET, at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. TV: MSGB. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators.

NHLFriday, February 26, 2027

Ottawa Senators11-6-2

7:30 PM ETFeb 26, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateFeb 26, 2027

Time7:30 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSGB

Team comparison

Ottawa SenatorsBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

3.2

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.0

3.4

11-6-2Record8-6-3

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

5-5Road record / home record4-5

LWWLWLast 5LWLWW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Ottawa SenatorsBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

3.00

3.29

Shots Against per Game

26.8

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.1

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.05

2.94

Shots per Game

25.7

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

12.7

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

233

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Ottawa Senators

Linus Ullmark G · Lower Body

Out

Andre Burakovsky LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Warren Foegele LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

William Eklund LW · Ankle

Injured Reserve

Nick Cousins C · Upper Body

Day-To-Day

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

Ottawa SenatorsLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 4-2

Nov 4, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 2-1

Nov 1, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 3-6

Oct 31, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 5-1

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

OTT leads series 1-0

Mar 7, 2027BUF 0, OTT 0

Feb 26, 2027OTT 0, BUF 0

Dec 14, 2026BUF 0, OTT 0

Nov 4, 2026OTT 2, BUF 1

Team pages

Ottawa Senators
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Friday, February 26, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSGB.

What are the records of the Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres?

Ottawa Senators: 11-6-2. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: Ottawa Senators: Linus Ullmark, Andre Burakovsky, Warren Foegele, William Eklund. 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 Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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