NHL play on Saturday includes a meeting in Buffalo, New York between the Buffalo Sabres (26-16-4) and Minnesota Wild (26-13-9) at KeyBank Center, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Sabres rank sixth in the Eastern Conference and the Wild are third in the Western Conference.
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Sabres vs. Wild: Jan. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
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Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 19th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 19.42% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 5th |
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.06 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 7th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 22.29% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.72% | 25th |
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Sabres vs. Wild Top Players
Sabres
- A productive offensive player this season for Buffalo, Tage Thompson has put up 49 points.
- Alex Tuch has 38 points (15 goals, 23 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Through 46 games, Josh Doan has proven himself as an important offensive option for Buffalo. He has 34 points (16 goals and 18 assists).
- As Buffalo's top goalie, Alex Lyon has recorded 10 wins and 6 losses this season while allowing 54 goals with 521 saves.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has collected 25 goals and 27 assists in 48 games for Minnesota, good for 52 points.
- Matthew Boldy has helped lead the offense for Minnesota this season with 27 goals and 24 assists.
- Quinn Hughes has netted three goals on the season, chipping in 36 assists.
- Filip Gustavsson has a 14-9-5 record this season, with a .912 save percentage (12th in the league). He has 727 saves, and has conceded 71 goals (2.5 goals against average).
Sabres vs. Wild Injury Report
Sabres
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Alex Lyon: Out (Lower Body),
Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Ribs),
Josh Dunne: Out (Middle-Body)
Wild
Zach Bogosian: Out (Undisclosed),
Jonas Brodin: Out (Lower Body),
Joel Eriksson Ek: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2026 | Panthers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/14/2026 | Flyers | W 5-2 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Canadiens | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2026 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Devils | L 5-2 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Jets | L 6-2 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |