{"id":472173,"date":"2026-02-26T01:51:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T01:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/472173\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T01:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T01:51:06","slug":"live-stream-sabres-vs-devils-nhl-hockey-tv-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/472173\/","title":{"rendered":"Live stream Sabres vs Devils: NHL hockey, TV channel"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NHL <\/a>schedule returns Wednesday night following the Olympic break, and the restart features an intriguing matchup as the Buffalo Sabres visit the New Jersey Devils with both teams looking to carry momentum into the final stretch of the regular season.<\/p>\n

Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be available on MSG locally and nationally on NHL on ESPN.<\/p>\n

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How to Watch Sabres vs Devils<\/p>\n

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Dec 21, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) looks to make a pass against the Buffalo Sabres during the first second at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Wednesday\u2019s game features a unique storyline as both Buffalo\u2019s Tage Thompson and New Jersey\u2019s Jack Hughes return fresh off winning Olympic gold with Team USA.<\/p>\n

Hughes delivered one of the defining moments of the Games, scoring the overtime winner against Canada in the gold medal game, while Thompson played a key offensive role throughout the tournament as the Americans captured their first men\u2019s Olympic hockey gold medal since 1980.<\/p>\n

Now, both stars quickly transition from Olympic heroics back to the grind of an NHL season where every point matters.<\/p>\n

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Buffalo entered the Olympic pause playing some of its best hockey of the season. The Sabres surged up the standings thanks to improved defensive structure and consistent scoring production, turning close games into wins during a strong late-January and early-February stretch.<\/p>\n

Thompson has continued to lead Buffalo\u2019s offense with his combination of size, shooting ability, and transition scoring, while the team has received balanced contributions across multiple lines. Strong goaltending and improved special teams also helped the Sabres build momentum before the league paused for international play.<\/p>\n

The key question now: can Buffalo pick up right where it left off?<\/p>\n

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Jan 19, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) takes a shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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The Devils return, hoping the break serves as a reset. New Jersey remains one of the league\u2019s most dangerous offensive teams when healthy, built around speed and puck movement.<\/p>\n

Hughes remains the engine of the Devils\u2019 attack, capable of changing games with his skating and playmaking ability. His Olympic performance only reinforced his status as one of the NHL\u2019s premier young stars, and New Jersey will look for that confidence to carry over into the postseason push.<\/p>\n

This will be a great return to the NHL, with roughly a quarter of the season remaining, the post-Olympic restart often feels like the unofficial start of playoff hockey. Teams returning in rhythm can separate themselves quickly, while slow starts after the break can prove costly.<\/p>\n

For Buffalo, Wednesday night represents an opportunity to continue its upward trajectory. For New Jersey, it\u2019s a chance to regain momentum behind one of the league\u2019s brightest stars.<\/p>\n

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