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The Dallas Stars (49-20-12) square off against the Buffalo Sabres (50-23-8) in NHL action on Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on TNT. The Stars rank second in the Western Conference (110 points), and the Sabres are second in the Eastern Conference (108 points).
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Stars vs. Sabres: April 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.7 | 2nd |
| Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 28.57% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.08% | 14th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.46 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.93 | 11th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 19.75% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.1% | 4th |
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Stars vs. Sabres Top Players
Stars
- Jason Robertson has been imperative to Dallas' offense this season, racking up 96 points in 81 games.
- Wyatt Johnston is another of Dallas' top contributors currently with 86 total points (45 goals and 41 assists) to his name.
- Dallas' scoring effort is aided by Mikko Rantanen's 86 points. He's contributed 55 assists.
- Across 53 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 34-12-6. During those games, he's allowed 135 goals while recording 1,212 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has totaled 81 points (1.0 per game) for Buffalo, with 40 goals and 41 assists in 81 games (playing 19:14 per game).
- Rasmus Dahlin has amassed 74 points this season, with 19 goals and 55 assists.
- Alex Tuch's 31 goals and 33 assists add up to 64 points this season.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 22-9-3 in 35 games this season, conceding 85 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 837 saves and a .909 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).
Stars vs. Sabres Injury Report
Stars
Nathan Bastian: Out (Hand),
Sam Steel: Day-To-Day (Hip),
Miro Heiskanen: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Roope Hintz: Out (Lower Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out For Season (Acl)
Sabres
Alex Lyon: Out (Lower Body),
Noah Ostlund: Out (Upper Body),
Sam Carrick: Out (Arm),
Justin Danforth: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out For Season (Ear)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Wild | W 5-4 | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Rangers | W 2-0 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 6-5 | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Rangers | W 5-3 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 5-0 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Blackhawks | W 5-1 | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Stars | - | Home |