Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres, Jan. 16, 2027
Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 ptsThe Nashville Predators visit the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGB, Scripps Sports. The Predators arrive at 3-3-4 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, Jan 16 | MSGB, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Predators vs Sabres Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sabres play at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
| Matchup | Nashville Predators at Buffalo Sabres |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGB, Scripps Sports |
| Venue | KeyBank Center, Buffalo |
| Home team | Buffalo Sabres (Buffalo, United States) |
| Away team | Nashville Predators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Predators vs Sabres Start?
The Predators vs Sabres start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 16, 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 | Nashville |
| 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 Predators vs Sabres
Nashville Predators at Buffalo Sabres is on MSGB, Scripps Sports, 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 Nashville markets.
Predators vs Sabres in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Predators 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 16 | MSGB, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Mar 30 | Buffalo SabresBUFNashville PredatorsNSH | MSGB, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Predators and Sabres
The Predators are 3-3-4, 7th in the Central Division with 10 points and a last-10 record of 3-3-4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3-3-4 | 10 | 2-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 25 | 33 | OT1 | 3-3-4 | OTLWOTL | |
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 41 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLOTWOT |
Next Game for the Predators and the Sabres
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play at New York Islanders on Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET on MSGSN, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 18 | Nashville PredatorsNSH New York IslandersNYI | MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play vs Montreal Canadiens on Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 18 |  Montreal CanadiensMTLBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled |
FAQ About Predators vs Sabres
What time is Predators vs Sabres on Jan. 16?
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 Predators vs Sabres on?
The game is on MSGB, Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Predators vs Sabres being played?
At KeyBank Center in Buffalo, home of the Buffalo Sabres. The Nashville Predators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Predators or the Sabres?
The Sabres. They are 4-4-3 with 11 points, against 3-3-4 and 10 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Predators and Sabres play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Predators 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 Predators 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 Predators vs Sabres on national TV?
No. MSGB, Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Buffalo and Nashville markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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