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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
    Colorado471310104
    Dallas43171197
    Minnesota40201292
    Utah3729680
    Nashville3428977
    Winnipeg30291272
    St. Louis29301169
    Chicago27311367
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo4420795
    Tampa Bay4421593
    Montreal39211088
    Boston3924886
    Ottawa3824985
    Detroit3825884
    Florida3532373
    Toronto30291373
    Full Standings

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