Buffalo Sabres Playoffs 2027
The Buffalo Sabres are 1-1-0, 2 points, 5th in the Atlantic. They are level on points with the second wild card in the East. Next: home to the Minnesota Wild, Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT on MSGB/MINNHL.

Atlantic Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 4 | +1 | |
| 2 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 4 | 1 | 1-0-0 | 2 | +1 | |
| 5 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -2 | |
| 6 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -2 | |
| 7 | 3 | 1-2-0 | 2 | -1 | |
| 8 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 0 | -2 |
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 1 | at | L 3-6 |
| Oct 3 | vs | W 4-3 |
| Oct 6 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 8 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 10 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 12 | vs | 1:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | at | 6:30 PM |
| Oct 15 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 17 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 21 | 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 level on points but behind on tiebreakers behind the second wild card in the East.
When is the next Sabres game?
Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT, home to the Minnesota Wild, on MSGB/MINNHL.
Where do the Sabres rank in the Atlantic?
5th with 2 points; Boston Bruins lead with 4.
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.
How many teams make the NHL playoffs?
16, eight per conference.
