Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers, Dec. 1, 2026
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Edmonton Oilers8-2-1, 17 ptsThe Buffalo Sabres visit the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on MSGB. The Sabres arrive at 4-4-3 and the Oilers at 8-2-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1 | MSGB | Scheduled |
Sabres vs Oilers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Oilers play at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
| Matchup | Buffalo Sabres at Edmonton Oilers |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGB |
| Venue | Rogers Place, Edmonton |
| Home team | Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton, United States) |
| Away team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Sabres vs Oilers Start?
The Sabres vs Oilers start time is 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026. That is 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain and 5:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM | Buffalo |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | Edmonton |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Sabres vs Oilers
Buffalo Sabres at Edmonton Oilers is on MSGB, with puck drop at 8:00 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 Edmonton and Buffalo markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Sabres vs Oilers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Sabres and the Oilers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1 | MSGB | Scheduled | ||
| Thu, Dec 10 | Edmonton OilersEDMBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Sabres and Oilers
The Sabres are 4-4-3, 8th in the Atlantic Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. The Oilers are 8-2-1, 1st in the Pacific with 17 points and 8-2-0 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 | |
| 11 | 8-2-1 | 17 | 3-2-1 | 5-0-0 | 49 | 39 | L1 | 8-2-0 | LWWWL |
Next Game for the Sabres and the Oilers
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play at Calgary Flames on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | Buffalo SabresBUF Calgary FlamesCGY | MSGB | Scheduled |
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers next play vs Washington Capitals on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on MNMT, MNMT2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 |  Washington CapitalsWSHEdmonton OilersEDM | MNMT, MNMT2 | Scheduled |
FAQ About Sabres vs Oilers
What time is Sabres vs Oilers on Dec. 1?
8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Sabres vs Oilers 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 Oilers being played?
At Rogers Place in Edmonton, home of the Edmonton Oilers. The Buffalo Sabres are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Sabres or the Oilers?
The Oilers. They are 8-2-1 with 17 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Sabres.
How many times do the Sabres and Oilers play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Sabres vs Oilers 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 Oilers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Sabres vs Oilers on national TV?
No. MSGB is a regional broadcast, shown in the Edmonton and Buffalo markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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