Buffalo Sabres Playoffs 2027
The Buffalo Sabres are 8-8-3, 19 points, 6th in the Atlantic. They are 5 points behind the second wild card in the East. Next: at the Dallas Stars, Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 PM EST on MSGB.
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Atlantic Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canadiens | 19 | 12-3-4 | 28 | +10 |
| 2 |  Bruins | 19 | 13-5-1 | 27 | +24 |
| 3 |  Lightning | 19 | 13-5-1 | 27 | +17 |
| 4 |  Senators | 20 | 12-6-2 | 26 | +4 |
| 5 |  Panthers | 20 | 11-7-2 | 24 | +5 |
| 6 | Sabres | 19 | 8-8-3 | 19 | -13 |
| 7 |  Maple Leafs | 21 | 8-12-1 | 17 | -6 |
| 8 |  Red Wings | 20 | 7-12-1 | 15 | -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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs Senators | L 1-2 |
| Nov 6 | vs  Blue Jackets | W 5-2 |
| Nov 8 | vs  Golden Knights | L 1-4 |
| Nov 11 | vs Lightning | L 3-8 |
| Nov 12 | at  Blackhawks | L 2-3 |
| Nov 14 | at Stars | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 17 | at  Flyers | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 19 | at  Capitals | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 21 | at Panthers | 6:00 PM |
| Nov 22 | at Lightning | 5:00 PM |
| Nov 25 | vs  Rangers | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 27 | vs  Penguins | 8:00 PM |
| Dec 1 | at  Oilers | 8:00 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 5 points behind the second wild card in the East.
When is the next Sabres game?
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 PM EST, at the Dallas Stars, on MSGB.
How many points are the Sabres on pace for?
84 points over 84 games at their current rate (.500 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Sabres rank in the Atlantic?
6th with 19 points; Montréal Canadiens lead with 28.
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.