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NHL play on Wednesday includes the Buffalo Sabres (47-23-8) visiting the New York Rangers (33-36-9) at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. The Sabres sit in third place and the Rangers are 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Sabres vs. Rangers: April 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.99 | 10th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 20.43% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.03% | 6th |
Rangers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.9 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 15th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 24.88% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.32% | 15th |
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Sabres vs. Rangers Top Players
Sabres
- Tage Thompson is one of Buffalo's leading contributors this season with 78 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 14.6%.
- Rasmus Dahlin has 18 goals and 52 assists for Buffalo to compile 70 total points (0.9 per game).
- Through 75 games, Alex Tuch has proven himself as another option for Buffalo. He has 61 points (29 goals and 32 assists).
- In the 36 games Alex Lyon has played this season, his save percentage is .907, 15th in the league.
Rangers
- Mika Zibanejad's 33 goals and 42 assists in 77 games for New York add up to 75 total points on the season.
- Alexis Lafreniere is one of the impact players on offense for New York with 53 total points (0.7 per game), with 22 goals and 31 assists in 78 games.
- Vincent Trocheck's 16 goals and 36 assists add up to 52 points this season.
- Igor Shesterkin is 25-17-6 in 49 games this season, conceding 121 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 1,251 saves and a .912 save percentage (fourth-best in the league).
Sabres vs. Rangers Injury Report
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Noah Ostlund: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Alex Lyon: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Jiri Kulich: Out For Season (Ear),
Sam Carrick: Out (Arm)
Rangers
Matthew Rempe: Out For Season (Thumb),
Urho Vaakanainen: Out (Upper Body)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Senators | L 4-1 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Capitals | L 6-2 | Away |
| 4/6/2026 | Lightning | W 4-2 | Home |
| 4/8/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Canadiens | L 3-2 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Red Wings | W 4-1 | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Capitals | W 8-1 | Home |
| 4/8/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 4/13/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |