Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks, Oct. 27, 2026
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 pts- 9:30 PMCT
- 8:30 PMMT
- 7:30 PMPT
San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 ptsThe Buffalo Sabres visit the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Puck drop is 10:30 PM ET on ESPN. The Sabres arrive at 4-4-3 and the Sharks at 6-5-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | ESPN | Scheduled |
Sabres vs Sharks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sharks play at SAP Center in San Jose.
| Matchup | Buffalo Sabres at San Jose Sharks |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ESPN |
| Venue | SAP Center, San Jose |
| Home team | San Jose Sharks (San Jose, United States) |
| Away team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Sabres vs Sharks Start?
The Sabres vs Sharks start time is 10:30 PM ET on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. That is 9:30 PM Central, 8:30 PM Mountain and 7:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:30 PM | Buffalo |
| Central (CT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:30 PM | San Jose |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 12:00 AM (Oct 28) | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Sabres vs Sharks
Buffalo Sabres at San Jose Sharks is on ESPN, with puck drop at 10:30 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 San Jose and Buffalo markets.
Sabres vs Sharks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Sabres and the Sharks 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, Oct 27 | ESPN | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Mar 15 | San Jose SharksSJSBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Sabres and Sharks
The Sabres are 4-4-3, 8th in the Atlantic Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. The Sharks are 6-5-1, 4th in the Pacific with 13 points and 4-5-1 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 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-1 | 37 | 43 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLOT |
Next Game for the Sabres and the Sharks
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play at Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | Buffalo SabresBUF Anaheim DucksANA | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks next play vs Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 |  Vancouver CanucksVANSan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
FAQ About Sabres vs Sharks
What time is Sabres vs Sharks on Oct. 27?
10:30 PM ET (9:30 PM CT, 8:30 PM MT, 7:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Sabres vs Sharks on?
The game is on ESPN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Sabres vs Sharks being played?
At SAP Center in San Jose, home of the San Jose Sharks. The Buffalo Sabres are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Sabres or the Sharks?
The Sharks. They are 6-5-1 with 13 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Sabres.
How many times do the Sabres and Sharks play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Sabres vs Sharks 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 Sharks end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 1:00 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Sabres vs Sharks on national TV?
Yes. ESPN is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
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