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How to watch Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks

Sabres4-4-2#13 Eastern ConferenceatBlackhawks3-7-0#15 Western Conference

When
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET
Watch on
ESPN+ MSGB Chicago Sports Network
Where
United Center
Cheapest plan

Matchup preview

Sabres come in at 4-4-2 (W-L-OT), 1-1-2 on the road and have lost 2 straight. Sabres injury report: Sam Carrick (Injured Reserve), Alex Lyon (Injured Reserve). Blackhawks come in at 3-7-0 (W-L-OT), 3-3-0 at home and have lost 2 straight. Blackhawks injury report: Bowen Byram (Out).

Built automatically from ESPN records, standings, injury reports and probables.

Series fun fact

Buffalo Sabres won the last meeting 4-3 on 2026-10-03. Season series: BUF leads series 1-0.

From ESPN's head-to-head data.

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Watching locally

MSGB Buffalo Sabres local broadcast, Buffalo area only

Chicago Sports Network Chicago Blackhawks local broadcast, Chicago area only

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