Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins, Dec. 22, 2026
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Pittsburgh Penguins5-6-1, 11 ptsThe Buffalo Sabres visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGB. The Sabres arrive at 4-4-3 and the Penguins at 5-6-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 | MSGB | Scheduled |
Sabres vs Penguins Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Penguins play at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
| Matchup | Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGB |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| Home team | Pittsburgh Penguins (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Away team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Sabres vs Penguins Start?
The Sabres vs Penguins start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Pittsburgh, Buffalo |
| 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 Sabres vs Penguins
Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins 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 Pittsburgh and Buffalo markets.
Sabres vs Penguins in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Sabres and the Penguins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITBuffalo SabresBUF | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 22 | MSGB | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Mar 2 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Sabres and Penguins
The Sabres are 4-4-3, 8th in the Atlantic Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. The Penguins are 5-6-1, 6th in the Metropolitan with 11 points and 3-6-1 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 | |
| 12 | 5-6-1 | 11 | 4-1-0 | 1-5-1 | 40 | 40 | W2 | 3-6-1 | WWLLL |
Next Game for the Sabres and the Penguins
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play vs New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG, MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 |  New Jersey DevilsNJDBuffalo SabresBUF | MSG, MSGB | Scheduled |
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins next play at Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CARNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT Carolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Sabres vs Penguins
What time is Sabres vs Penguins on Dec. 22?
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 Sabres vs Penguins 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 Penguins being played?
At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Buffalo Sabres are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Sabres or the Penguins?
They are level on 11 points. The Sabres are 4-4-3 and the Penguins are 5-6-1.
How many times do the Sabres and Penguins play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Sabres vs Penguins 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 Penguins 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 Sabres vs Penguins on national TV?
No. MSGB is a regional broadcast, shown in the Pittsburgh and Buffalo markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.