NHLBUF leads series 1-0
Kings4-7-2
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Sabres7-4-3
LA 35%65% BUF
# NHL
Kings vs Sabres prediction
Los Angeles Kings at Buffalo Sabres, Sunday 20 December, 6:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center. Our line gives the Sabres a 65% chance.
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Kings
- GoalsArtemi Panarin8
- AssistsBrandt Clarke7
- PointsArtemi Panarin13
Sabres
- GoalsTage Thompson10
- AssistsZach Benson11
- PointsTage Thompson17
Season averages
| LA | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 3.46 | Goals Against Average | 3.43 |
| 28.3 | Shots Against per Game | 27.1 |
| 61.5 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 68.6 |
| 15 | Power Play Goals Against | 16 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 2.77 | Goals For per Game | 3.07 |
| 28.0 | Shots per Game | 28.1 |
| 8 | Power Play Goals | 8 |
| 18.2 | Power Play Percentage | 17.0 |
| 2 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
Last five games
Kings
- Lat NJ3-1
- Wat NYR6-3
- Lat CHI2-1
- Wvs OTT6-5 OT
- Lvs BUF3-2
Sabres
- Lvs PHI3-1
- Lat WSH4-3 OT
- Wat SJ2-0
- Wat ANA7-6
- Wat LA3-2
Injury report
Kings
- Adrian KempeDay-To-Day
- Mats ZuccarelloInjured Reserve
- Kevin FialaInjured Reserve
- Alex TurcotteInjured Reserve
- Jakub DvorakInjured 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
- MSGB, ABTV
- Season series
- BUF leads series 1-0
Kings and Sabres this season
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Questions
What time is Kings vs Sabres?
6:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Sunday 20 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Kings vs Sabres on?
ESPN lists MSGB, ABTV for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Kings vs Sabres?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Buffalo Sabres a 65% chance, so a call on them pays x1.55. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Kings vs Sabres played?
At KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, the home of the Buffalo Sabres.
How many times do the Kings and Sabres play this season?
This season's schedule has 2 games between them, 1 already played.
Who has won more Kings vs Sabres games this season?
The Buffalo Sabres lead 1-0 this season.
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