Games / NHL / Mar 2, 2027

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Tuesday, March 2, 2027 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 Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHLTuesday, March 2, 2027

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

7:00 PM ETMar 2, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateMar 2, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSGB

Team comparison

Pittsburgh PenguinsBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

3.2

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.6

3.4

6-10-2Record8-6-3

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

2-8Road record / home record4-5

LWLLLLast 5LWLWW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Pittsburgh PenguinsBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

3.56

3.29

Shots Against per Game

27.3

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.6

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.17

2.94

Shots per Game

27.3

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.4

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

116

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Elmer Soderblom LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bryan Rust RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Trevor van Riemsdyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Ryan Graves D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ville Koivunen RW · Lower Body - Not Specified

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

Pittsburgh PenguinsLWLLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 2-5

Nov 7, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 5-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 2-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

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 11/27

Mar 2, 2027PIT 0, BUF 0

Dec 22, 2026BUF 0, PIT 0

Nov 27, 2026PIT 0, BUF 0

Team pages

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Tuesday, March 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSGB.

What are the records of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres?

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. 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 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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