New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres, Jan. 12, 2027
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 Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGB, MSGSN. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 12 | MSGB, MSGSN | 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 | Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGB, MSGSN |
| 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 Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027. 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 MSGB, MSGSN, 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 | New Jersey DevilsNJDBuffalo SabresBUF | MSG, MSGB | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Jan 12 | 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 at Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 13 | New Jersey DevilsNJD Montreal CanadiensMTL | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play vs Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14 |  Colorado AvalancheCOLBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled |
FAQ About Devils vs Sabres
What time is Devils vs Sabres on Jan. 12?
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 MSGB, MSGSN. 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. MSGB, MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Buffalo and New Jersey markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)