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Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Winnipeg Jets (8-8-3) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Monday, January 4, 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 Winnipeg Jets.

NHLMonday, January 4, 2027

Winnipeg Jets8-8-3

7:30 PM ETJan 4, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateJan 4, 2027

Time7:30 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSGB

Team comparison

Winnipeg JetsBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

2.8

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.4

8-8-3Record8-6-3

6th in Central DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

3-6Road record / home record4-5

WWWWLLast 5LWLWW

W4StreakL1

Team stats

Winnipeg JetsBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

3.50

3.29

Shots Against per Game

28.6

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

71.7

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.72

2.94

Shots per Game

27.6

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

21.8

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

148

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Winnipeg Jets

Elias Salomonsson D · Personal

Injured Reserve

Vladislav Namestnikov C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Nick Bjugstad C · Pectoral - Surgery

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

Winnipeg JetsWWWWL

Nov 10, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsW 4-2

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vancouver CanucksW 6-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensW 5-4

Nov 1, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 0-7

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 1/4

Jan 24, 2027BUF 0, WPG 0

Jan 4, 2027WPG 0, BUF 0

Team pages

Winnipeg Jets
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Monday, January 4, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSGB.

What are the records of the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres?

Winnipeg Jets: 8-8-3. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: Winnipeg Jets: Elias Salomonsson, Vladislav Namestnikov, Nick Bjugstad. 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 Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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