The NHL season is heating up as teams prepare for their 2025-26 schedules, and fans are eager to see how their favorite squads will perform. The Buffalo Sabres are set to kick off their campaign with a highly anticipated home opener against the New York Rangers on October 9, 2025. After a successful previous season where they scored 16 goals against the Rangers, can they maintain their momentum against star goaltender Igor Shesterkin?
- Download 2025-26 schedule available online.
- Home opener against NY Rangers on Oct. 9.
- Two games against Florida Panthers scheduled.
- Home-and-home series with Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Alex Ovechkin visits Buffalo on Nov. 1.
- Capitals return after Ovechkin's record achievement.
Buffalo’s schedule features exciting matchups, including two visits from the reigning back-to-back Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers, on October 18 and January 12. The Sabres will also face off against their rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, in a thrilling home-and-home series just weeks into the season. With Alex Ovechkin visiting Buffalo on November 1, fans are buzzing about the chance to see the all-time goals leader in action.
As the Sabres gear up for this exciting season, one key question arises: how will they perform against top-tier teams? Their early schedule is packed with challenges that could set the tone for the rest of the year. Key developments include:
- Opening against the Rangers, a crucial game for confidence.
- Two matchups with the Panthers, testing their mettle against champions.
- Back-to-back games against the Maple Leafs, a rivalry to watch.
- Ovechkin’s visit, adding star power to the lineup.
