Buffalo Sabres vs Vancouver Canucks, Dec. 4, 2026
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 pts- 8:00 PMCT
- 7:00 PMMT
- 6:00 PMPT
Vancouver Canucks2-10-1, 5 ptsThe Buffalo Sabres visit the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET on MSGB. The Sabres arrive at 4-4-3 and the Canucks at 2-10-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 4 | MSGB | Scheduled |
Sabres vs Canucks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Canucks play at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.
| Matchup | Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Dec. 4, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGB |
| Venue | Rogers Arena, Vancouver |
| Home team | Vancouver Canucks (Vancouver, United States) |
| Away team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Sabres vs Canucks Start?
The Sabres vs Canucks start time is 9:00 PM ET on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026. That is 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain and 6:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:00 PM | Buffalo |
| Central (CT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM | Vancouver |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Sabres vs Canucks
Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks is on MSGB, with puck drop at 9:00 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 Vancouver and Buffalo markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Sabres vs Canucks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Sabres and the Canucks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 4 | MSGB | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Mar 9 | Vancouver CanucksVANBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Sabres and Canucks
The Sabres are 4-4-3, 8th in the Atlantic Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. The Canucks are 2-10-1, 8th in the Pacific with 5 points and 0-9-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 41 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLOTWOT | |
| 13 | 2-10-1 | 5 | 1-5-0 | 1-5-1 | 37 | 60 | L4 | 0-9-1 | LLLLOT |
Next Game for the Sabres and the Canucks
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play at Seattle Kraken on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 6 | Buffalo SabresBUF Seattle KrakenSEA | MSGB | Scheduled |
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks next play vs Dallas Stars on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on Prime Video (Local).
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 |  Dallas StarsDALVancouver CanucksVAN | Prime Video (Local) | Scheduled |
FAQ About Sabres vs Canucks
What time is Sabres vs Canucks on Dec. 4?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Sabres vs Canucks on?
The game is on MSGB. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Sabres vs Canucks being played?
At Rogers Arena in Vancouver, home of the Vancouver Canucks. The Buffalo Sabres are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Sabres or the Canucks?
The Sabres. They are 4-4-3 with 11 points, against 2-10-1 and 5 points for the Canucks.
How many times do the Sabres and Canucks play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Sabres vs Canucks 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 Sabres vs Canucks end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 11:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Sabres vs Canucks on national TV?
No. MSGB is a regional broadcast, shown in the Vancouver and Buffalo markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)