Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres, Jan. 21, 2027
Seattle Kraken7-4-1, 15 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 ptsThe Seattle Kraken visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGB. The Kraken arrive at 7-4-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21 | MSGB | Scheduled |
Kraken vs Sabres Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sabres play at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
| Matchup | Seattle Kraken at Buffalo Sabres |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGB |
| Venue | KeyBank Center, Buffalo |
| Home team | Buffalo Sabres (Buffalo, United States) |
| Away team | Seattle Kraken |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Kraken vs Sabres Start?
The Kraken vs Sabres start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Jan. 21, 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 |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | Seattle |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Kraken vs Sabres
Seattle Kraken at Buffalo Sabres is on 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 Seattle markets.
Kraken vs Sabres in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Kraken and the Sabres meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 6 | Buffalo SabresBUFSeattle KrakenSEA | MSGB | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Jan 21 | MSGB | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Kraken and Sabres
The Kraken are 7-4-1, 3rd in the Pacific Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 6-3-1. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 7-4-1 | 15 | 3-2-0 | 4-2-1 | 45 | 42 | L1 | 6-3-1 | LWWLOT | |
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 41 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLOTWOT |
Next Game for the Kraken and the Sabres
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken next play at New York Islanders on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 | Seattle KrakenSEA New York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play at Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 24 | Buffalo SabresBUF Winnipeg JetsWPG | MSGB | Scheduled |
FAQ About Kraken vs Sabres
What time is Kraken vs Sabres on Jan. 21?
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 Kraken vs Sabres on?
The game is on MSGB. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Kraken vs Sabres being played?
At KeyBank Center in Buffalo, home of the Buffalo Sabres. The Seattle Kraken are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Kraken or the Sabres?
The Kraken. They are 7-4-1 with 15 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Sabres.
How many times do the Kraken and Sabres play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Kraken 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 Kraken 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 Kraken vs Sabres on national TV?
No. MSGB is a regional broadcast, shown in the Buffalo and Seattle markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)