Buffalo Sabres Playoffs 2027
The Buffalo Sabres are 4-5-1, 9 points, 8th in the Atlantic. They are 3 points behind the second wild card in the East. Next: at the Washington Capitals, Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM EDT on MNMT/MSGB.

Season Trend
Atlantic Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 8-2-1 | 17 | +20 | |
| 2 | 9 | 7-2-0 | 14 | +8 | |
| 3 | 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | +1 | |
| 4 | 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | +4 | |
| 5 | 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | -3 | |
| 6 | 9 | 4-3-2 | 10 | -4 | |
| 7 | 10 | 4-5-1 | 9 | -2 | |
| 8 | 10 | 4-5-1 | 9 | -9 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Sabres Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | vs | W 5-3 |
| Oct 13 | at | L 3-4 |
| Oct 15 | at | W 5-4 |
| Oct 17 | at | L 3-4 |
| Oct 21 | vs | L 1-3 |
| Oct 24 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 27 | at | 10:30 PM |
| Oct 29 | at | 10:00 PM |
| Oct 31 | at | 4:00 PM |
| Nov 4 | vs | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 6 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 8 | vs | 3:30 PM |
| Nov 11 | vs | 7:30 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Buffalo Sabres playoffs page refreshes after every Sabres game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Buffalo Sabres playoffs FAQ
Are the Buffalo Sabres in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are 3 points behind the second wild card in the East.
When is the next Sabres game?
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM EDT, at the Washington Capitals, on MNMT/MSGB.
How many points are the Sabres on pace for?
76 points over 84 games at their current rate (.450 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Sabres rank in the Atlantic?
8th with 9 points; Boston Bruins lead with 17.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.
