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    Minnesota Wild @ Buffalo Sabres

    MIN
    Minnesota WildWildMIN
    27-13-9, 14-7-3 Away
    5
    27-13-9, 14-7-3 Away
    Final/OT
    123OTT
    Wild
    MIN
    		22015
    Sabres
    BUF
    		13004
    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    26-16-5, 16-6-3 Home
    4
    26-16-5, 16-6-3 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Sabres
      3
    • Wild
      2
    Game 1
    30/11
    • Wild
      5
    • Sabres
      4
    Game 2
    17/1

    Game Information

    KeyBank Center
    KeyBank Center
    5:30 PM, 17 January 2026
    Buffalo, NY
    Attendance: 19,070
    • Referees:
    • Kelly Sutherland
    • Jordan Samuels-Thomas
    • Linesmen:
    • CJ Murray
    • Shawn Oliver

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado379983
    Minnesota34141078
    Dallas3414977
    Utah3023464
    Nashville2624759
    Chicago2226953
    Winnipeg2226852
    St. Louis2028949
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Tampa Bay3714478
    Montreal3217872
    Detroit3319672
    Buffalo3219670
    Boston3220569
    Ottawa2822763
    Toronto2721963
    Florida2925361
    Full Standings

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