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Sabres game day
Sabres vs.
Red Wings
Buffalo hosts Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Monday, December 28, 2026
Home matchupBUFVSDET
BUFVSDET7:00 PM ET
KeyBank Center
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WhenMon, Dec 28 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereKeyBank Center
OpponentDetroit Red Wings
Detroit Red WingsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Buffalo hosts Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on MSGB · DSN. Next up: at Florida Panthers on December 30.
The question to watch
How do the Sabres match up with Red Wings at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Detroit Red Wings
Buffalo hosts Detroit Red Wings. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on MSGB · DSN.
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Season so far
| DET | BUF | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.93 | 3.43 |
| Shots Against per Game | 24.4 | 27.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 68.9 | 68.6 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 14 | 16 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.79 | 3.07 |
Leaders
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 10
- BUF · AssistsZach Benson · 11
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 17
- DET · GoalsViktor Arvidsson · 8
- DET · AssistsAlex DeBrincat · 9
- DET · PointsAlex DeBrincat · 15
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