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Penguins vs.
Sabres
Pittsburgh hosts Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Home matchupPITVSBUF
PITVSBUF7:00 PM ET
PPG Paints Arena
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WhenTue, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM ET
WherePPG Paints Arena
OpponentBuffalo Sabres
Buffalo SabresContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Pittsburgh hosts Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on MSGB. Next up: at Carolina Hurricanes on December 26.
The question to watch
How do the Penguins match up with Sabres at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Buffalo Sabres
Pittsburgh hosts Buffalo Sabres. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| BUF | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.43 | 3.43 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.1 | 27.9 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 68.6 | 85.7 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 16 | 5 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.07 | 3.29 |
Leaders
- PIT · GoalsEvgeni Malkin · 6
- PIT · AssistsErik Karlsson · 13
- PIT · PointsErik Karlsson · 16
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 10
- BUF · AssistsZach Benson · 11
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 17
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