Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres, Nov. 4, 2026
Ottawa Senators8-4-0, 16 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 ptsThe Ottawa Senators visit the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET on MSGB. The Senators arrive at 8-4-0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | MSGB | Scheduled |
Senators vs Sabres Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sabres play at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
| Matchup | Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGB |
| Venue | KeyBank Center, Buffalo |
| Home team | Buffalo Sabres (Buffalo, United States) |
| Away team | Ottawa Senators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Senators vs Sabres Start?
The Senators vs Sabres start time is 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. That is 6:30 PM Central, 5:30 PM Mountain and 4:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM | Buffalo, Ottawa |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Senators vs Sabres
Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres is on MSGB, with puck drop at 7:30 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 Buffalo and Ottawa markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Senators vs Sabres in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Senators and the Sabres meet 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | MSGB | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Dec 14 | Buffalo SabresBUFOttawa SenatorsOTT | MSGB | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Feb 26 | Ottawa SenatorsOTTBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Mar 7 | Buffalo SabresBUFOttawa SenatorsOTT | MSGB | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Senators and Sabres
The Senators are 8-4-0, 2nd in the Atlantic Division with 16 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8-4-0 | 16 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 38 | 34 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWLW | |
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 41 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLOTWOT |
Next Game for the Senators and the Sabres
Ottawa Senators
The Senators next play vs Utah Mammoth on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Utah 16.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7 |  Utah MammothUTAOttawa SenatorsOTT | Utah 16 | Scheduled |
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play vs Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled |
FAQ About Senators vs Sabres
What time is Senators vs Sabres on Nov. 4?
7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Senators vs Sabres on?
The game is on MSGB. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Senators vs Sabres being played?
At KeyBank Center in Buffalo, home of the Buffalo Sabres. The Ottawa Senators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Senators or the Sabres?
The Senators. They are 8-4-0 with 16 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Sabres.
How many times do the Senators and Sabres play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Senators 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 Senators vs Sabres end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Senators vs Sabres on national TV?
No. MSGB is a regional broadcast, shown in the Buffalo and Ottawa markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)