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Vancouver Canucks vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Tuesday, March 9, 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 Vancouver Canucks.

NHLTuesday, March 9, 2027

Vancouver Canucks3-16-1

7:00 PM ETMar 9, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateMar 9, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSGB

Team comparison

Vancouver CanucksBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

2.8

2.9

Goals allowed per game

4.5

3.4

3-16-1Record8-6-3

8th in Pacific DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

2-9Road record / home record4-5

LLLLLLast 5LWLWW

L6StreakL1

Team stats

Vancouver CanucksBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

4.50

3.29

Shots Against per Game

30.5

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

63.1

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.80

2.94

Shots per Game

21.8

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.6

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

204

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Vancouver Canucks

Filip Chytil C · Shoulder - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Mackenzie MacEachern LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Thatcher Demko G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Tom Willander D · Lower 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

Vancouver CanucksLLLLL

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 2-4

Nov 5, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Anaheim DucksL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsL 2-4

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 12/4

Mar 9, 2027VAN 0, BUF 0

Dec 4, 2026BUF 0, VAN 0

Team pages

Vancouver Canucks
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Vancouver Canucks vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch Vancouver Canucks vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSGB.

What are the records of the Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres?

Vancouver Canucks: 3-16-1. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for Vancouver Canucks vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: Vancouver Canucks: Filip Chytil, Mackenzie MacEachern, Thatcher Demko. 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 Vancouver Canucks vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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