NHLSeries starts 12/26
Devils9-5-0
vs
Sabres7-4-3
NJ 54%46% BUF
# NHL
Devils vs Sabres prediction
New Jersey Devils at Buffalo Sabres, Saturday 26 December, 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center. Our line gives the Devils a 54% chance.
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- Record
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- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Devils
- GoalsArseny Gritsyuk8
- AssistsJack Hughes10
- PointsJack Hughes16
Sabres
- GoalsTage Thompson10
- AssistsZach Benson11
- PointsTage Thompson17
Season averages
| NJ | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 2.86 | Goals Against Average | 3.43 |
| 24.8 | Shots Against per Game | 27.1 |
| 70.0 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 68.6 |
| 9 | Power Play Goals Against | 16 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.43 | Goals For per Game | 3.07 |
| 32.6 | Shots per Game | 28.1 |
| 7 | Power Play Goals | 8 |
| 16.7 | Power Play Percentage | 17.0 |
| 2 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
Last five games
Devils
- Wvs ANA4-1
- Wvs LA3-1
- Wat DAL5-1
- Lat COL5-2
- Wat VGK5-2
Sabres
- Lvs PHI3-1
- Lat WSH4-3 OT
- Wat SJ2-0
- Wat ANA7-6
- Wat LA3-2
Injury report
Devils
- Seamus CaseyInjured Reserve
Sabres
- Jiri KulichDay-To-Day
- Konsta HeleniusOut
- Justin DanforthInjured Reserve
- Alex LyonInjured Reserve
- Matt GrzelcykInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
- TV
- MSG, MSGB
- Season series
- Series starts 12/26
Devils and Sabres this season
- Sat 26 DecDevils at SabresSat 7:00 PM ET
- Tue 12 JanDevils at SabresTue 7:00 PM ET
- Sat 20 FebSabres at DevilsSat 1:30 PM ET
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- Blue Jackets vs CapitalsSat 8:00 PM ET
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- Mammoth vs KingsSat 10:00 PM ET
- Golden Knights vs SharksSat 10:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Devils vs Sabres?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Saturday 26 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Devils vs Sabres on?
ESPN lists MSG, MSGB for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Devils vs Sabres?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the New Jersey Devils a 54% chance, so a call on them pays x1.84. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Devils vs Sabres played?
At KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, the home of the Buffalo Sabres.
How many times do the Devils and Sabres play this season?
This season's schedule has 3 games between them.
When do the Devils and Sabres play next?
Tuesday 12 January 2027 at 7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Devils at the Sabres.
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