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The Buffalo Sabres (37-19-6) host the Nashville Predators (28-26-8) at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York on March 7, 2026, starting at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres are third (with 80 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Predators are 11th (64 points) in the Western Conference.
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Sabres vs. Predators: March 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 12th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 19.79% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.43% | 3rd |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 22.83% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.32% | 11th |
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Sabres vs. Predators Top Players
Sabres
- A productive offensive player this season for Buffalo, Tage Thompson has put up 65 points.
- Rasmus Dahlin has 53 points (12 goals, 41 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Buffalo's scoring effort is aided by Alex Tuch's 53 points. He's contributed 28 assists.
- Alex Lyon (16-8-3) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .915 for Buffalo.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has racked up 59 points (1.0 per game) for Nashville, with 22 goals and 37 assists in 61 games (playing 19:50 per game).
- Filip Forsberg has racked up 53 points this season, with 28 goals and 25 assists.
- Steven Stamkos has 49 points so far, including 30 goals and 19 assists.
- Juuse Saros is 22-18-6 this season, amassing 1,173 saves and allowing 143 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .891 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Sabres vs. Predators Injury Report
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Out (Abdomen),
Tyson Kozak: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Jiri Kulich: Out For Season (Ear),
Justin Danforth: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Conor Timmins: Out (Leg)
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Out (Lower Body),
Ryan O'Reilly: Day-To-Day (Face)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Lightning | W 6-2 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/5/2026 | Penguins | W 5-1 | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Red Wings | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Bruins | W 6-3 | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 3/15/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |