The Philadelphia Flyers travel to Western New York this Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to take on the Buffalo Sabres in a critical Eastern Conference clash. With both teams deadlocked at 52 points in the standings, this matchup at KeyBank Center could have massive playoff implications for the 2025-26 season.
Whether you are watching from Philadelphia, Buffalo, or streaming online, here is everything you need to know to catch the action.
Game Information
- Matchup: Philadelphia Flyers (22-14-8) at Buffalo Sabres (24-16-4)
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
TV and Streaming Options
In the USA: Tonight’s game is a national broadcast. You can watch it live on TNT and truTV. For cord-cutters, the game will be available to stream on HBO Max (B/R Sports Add-On). Since this is a national TNT game, it will not be available on ESPN+ for local market viewers, but is accessible nationwide via the TNT broadcast.
In Canada: Canadian hockey fans can tune in on TVA Sports (French) or stream the game via Sportsnet+ (SN+).
Team Records & Recent Form
Both teams enter this contest looking to bounce back from recent losses.
- Philadelphia Flyers: The Flyers are currently 22-14-8 (52 points). They are on a three-game skid, most recently falling 5-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. The offense has struggled, scoring only 3 goals in their last two outings combined.
- Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres sit at 24-16-4 (52 points). They saw their hot streak snapped on Monday with a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, but they have still won 13 of their last 15 games, making them one of the most dangerous teams in the league right now.
Leading Scorers (2025-26 Season)
Philadelphia Flyers:
- Trevor Zegras: 41 Points
- Travis Konecny: 38 Points
- Christian Dvorak: 29 Points
Buffalo Sabres:
- Tage Thompson: 42 Points
- Alex Tuch: 36 Points
- Rasmus Dahlin: 30 Points
Key Injuries
Flyers:
- Tyson Foerster: IR (Upper Body)
- Bobby Brink: Out (Undisclosed)
- Jamie Drysdale: Out (Shoulder – eligible to return soon)
Sabres:
- Conor Timmins: IR (Leg)
- Jiri Kulich: IR
- Justin Danforth: IR
Prediction and Betting Insight
- Moneyline: Buffalo -155
- Over/Under: 6.5
Personally, I’m leaning heavily toward the Buffalo Sabres (-155) in this spot. While the Flyers are desperate to snap their losing streak, Buffalo has been a wagon at home recently. The Flyers’ recent defensive lapses against Tampa Bay (giving up 12 goals in two games) are concerning against a Sabres offense led by Tage Thompson.
I also like the Over 6.5. Both teams have had shaky goaltending this week, and with playmakers like Zegras and Thompson on the ice, this feels like a 5-3 or 4-3 type of game.
My official score prediction is Buffalo wins 4-3 in regulation.
More NHL Action & Team Schedules
If you’re looking to find the Philadelphia Flyers on TV for future games, most regional action airs on NBC Sports Philadelphia, with out-of-market games on ESPN+. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres TV schedule remains busy this week, with upcoming home games against Montreal (Jan 15) and Minnesota (Jan 17).
Around the league, the 2025-26 NHL point leaders race is heating up, with Nathan MacKinnon (81 pts) and Connor McDavid (82 pts) battling for the Art Ross Trophy, followed closely by sophomore sensation Macklin Celebrini (70 pts).
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