New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres, Dec. 26, 2026
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 ptsThe New Jersey Devils visit the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG, MSGB. The Devils arrive at 7-4-0 and the Sabres at 4-4-3. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | MSG, MSGB | Scheduled |
Devils vs Sabres Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sabres play at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
| Matchup | New Jersey Devils at Buffalo Sabres |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG, MSGB |
| Venue | KeyBank Center, Buffalo |
| Home team | Buffalo Sabres (Buffalo, United States) |
| Away team | New Jersey Devils |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Devils vs Sabres Start?
The Devils vs Sabres start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Buffalo, New Jersey |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Devils vs Sabres
New Jersey Devils at Buffalo Sabres is on MSG, MSGB, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Buffalo and New Jersey markets.
Devils vs Sabres in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Devils and the Sabres meet 3 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | MSG, MSGB | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Jan 12 | New Jersey DevilsNJDBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB, MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Feb 20 | Buffalo SabresBUFNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGB, MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Devils and Sabres
The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with 14 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Sabres are 4-4-3, 8th in the Atlantic with 11 points and 4-3-3 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW | |
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 41 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLOTWOT |
Next Game for the Devils and the Sabres
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play vs Boston Bruins on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 27 |  Boston BruinsBOSNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play vs Detroit Red Wings on Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28 |  Detroit Red WingsDETBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled |
FAQ About Devils vs Sabres
What time is Devils vs Sabres on Dec. 26?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Devils vs Sabres on?
The game is on MSG, MSGB. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Devils vs Sabres being played?
At KeyBank Center in Buffalo, home of the Buffalo Sabres. The New Jersey Devils are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Devils or the Sabres?
The Devils. They are 7-4-0 with 14 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Sabres.
How many times do the Devils and Sabres play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Devils vs Sabres count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Devils vs Sabres end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Devils vs Sabres on national TV?
No. MSG, MSGB is a regional broadcast, shown in the Buffalo and New Jersey markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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