The Buffalo Sabres (21-15-4) and the Vancouver Canucks (16-20-5) hit the ice in Buffalo, New York on January 6, 2026 at KeyBank Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres are 10th in the Eastern Conference (46 points), while the Canucks are 15th in the Western Conference (37 points).
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Sabres vs. Canucks: Jan. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 18.03% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.19% | 2nd |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.76 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 30th |
| Shots | 26.6 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.29% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.88% | 30th |
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Sabres vs. Canucks Top Players
Sabres
- Tage Thompson is one of Buffalo's top contributors this season with 37 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 14.1%.
- Alex Tuch has 11 goals and 20 assists for Buffalo to compile 31 total points (0.8 per game).
- On 99 shots (for four goals) and 24 assists, Rasmus Dahlin has created 28 points this season.
- Alex Lyon (10-6-3) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .906 for Buffalo.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson has totaled 10 goals and 15 assists in 33 games for Vancouver, good for 25 points.
- Filip Hronek has racked up 25 points this season, with three goals and 22 assists.
- Conor Garland has posted seven goals on the season, adding 15 assists.
- Kevin Lankinen has a 6-10-4 record this season, with an .884 save percentage (53rd in the league). He has 501 saves, and has allowed 66 goals (3.4 goals against average).
Sabres vs. Canucks Injury Report
Sabres
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body),
Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Alex Lyon: Out (Lower Body),
Tyson Kozak: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Canucks
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Chytil: Out (Upper Body),
Teddy Blueger: Out (Lower Body),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),
Marco Rossi: Out (Lower Body),
Conor Garland: Out (Undisclosed)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Blues | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Stars | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 5-1 | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Flyers | L 6-3 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Kraken | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Bruins | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |