The 2025-26 NHL season is coming down to the wire, and this Friday, March 27, 2026, brings a must-watch clash in the Atlantic Division as the Detroit Red Wings hit the road to take on the Buffalo Sabres. With playoff implications on the line, both squads are hungry for two points. If you are wondering how to catch all the puck-drop action, we’ve got you covered with TV networks, streaming options, and everything else you need to get ready for game time.
TV Channels, Streaming Options, and Regional Blackouts Explained
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Fans tuning in from the United States have a few different broadcast options depending on their location. If you are in the local Detroit market, the game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit (FDSN DET). For fans in the Buffalo viewing area, you can catch the game on MSG-B. For national audiences, the game is also slated to appear on the NHL Network.
Canadian viewers looking to stream the game or watch it on cable can find the broadcast on Sportsnet (SN).
For out-of-market fans in the USA, streaming the game is easy through NHL Power Play on ESPN+. However, it is essential to understand regional blackouts. If you live within the local broadcasting territories of the Detroit Red Wings or the Buffalo Sabres, NHL blackout restrictions apply. This means the ESPN+ feed will be blacked out in your area, and you will be forced to use your local regional sports network (FDSN DET or MSG-B) via traditional cable or a supported live TV streaming bundle like Fubo or DIRECTV STREAM to watch the game live.
Team Records, Leading Scorers, Injuries, and Game Prediction
The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the biggest stories of the 2025-26 NHL season. They currently sit in 1st place in the Atlantic Division with an elite 44-20-8 record (96 points). Their dynamic offense is led by Tage Thompson, who has tallied 36 goals and 72 points, alongside star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin with an impressive 50 assists. On the injury front, the Sabres just got a huge boost with defenseman Conor Timmins returning from a broken leg, though Mattias Samuelsson remains a game-time decision. Buffalo is looking to bounce back after a tight 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins.
Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings are in a dogfight to hold onto a Wild Card spot, carrying a 38-25-8 record (84 points) which slots them 6th in the Atlantic. They dropped their last game 3-2 to the Ottawa Senators. Offensively, Alex DeBrincat leads the charge with 34 goals and 72 points, while Lucas Raymond has dished out 46 assists. The injury bug has bitten Detroit hard recently; though captain Dylan Larkin recently returned to the lineup from a lower-body injury, key depth forwards Andrew Copp and David Perron remain sidelined with lower-body injuries of their own.
When it comes to the betting odds, Buffalo is currently sitting as the favorite at -155 with the Over/Under set at 6.5. From my personal perspective as an avid hockey fan following this tight Atlantic Division race, I have been watching the Sabres absolutely dominate offensively all year, and they are incredibly tough to beat at KeyBank Center. Given Detroit’s recent slump and the injuries to their depth scoring with Copp and Perron out, I think the Sabres will control the pace.
I’m predicting a 5-3 victory for Buffalo, meaning I’d confidently take the Sabres on the moneyline and hit the Over on 6.5 goals.
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