The Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks are set to face off at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. ET, a matchup that includes Alex Tuch and Filip Hronek as two of the top players you'll want to keep tabs on. Check out everything you need to know about the Sabres-Canucks game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Sabres vs. Canucks Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabres | -1.5 | 145 | -175 | 6.5 | 110 | -130 | -170 | +142 |
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Sabres vs. Canucks Prediction
ATS Pick: Canucks (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Sabres 4 - Canucks 2
Sabres vs. Canucks Betting Insights
- Buffalo and its opponent have gone over 6.5 combined goals in 16 of 40 games this season.
- Vancouver has played 22 games this season with over 6.5 goals.
- These teams average a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this game's over/under.
- Opponents of these two teams average 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this game'sgame's over/under.
- The Canucks are 27th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 20th-ranked Sabres.
- This match features the league's 29th-ranked (Canucks) and 16th-ranked (Sabres) teams in terms of defense.
Sabres Stats
- The Sabres rank 20th in the NHL with 122 goals scored (3.0 per game).
- Buffalo has allowed 126 total goals (3.2 per game), ranking 16th in NHL play in goals against.
- Their goal differential (-4) ranks 18th in the league.
- The 22 power-play goals Buffalo has put up this season (to rank 20th in the NHL) have come on 122 chances.
- The Sabres' 18.03% power-play conversion rate ranks 22nd in the league.
- The three shorthanded goals Buffalo has scored this season rank 12th among all NHL teams.
Sabres Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 40 | 20 | 17 | 37 | 33 | 15 | 48% |
| Alex Tuch | 39 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 30 | 15 | 45.9% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 36 | 4 | 24 | 28 | 62 | 17 | - |
| Josh Doan | 40 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 44.4% |
| Jack Quinn | 40 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 36 | 8 | 25% |
Sabres Player Props
Canucks Stats
- The Canucks' 113 goals on the season (2.8 per game) rank them 27th in the NHL.
- Vancouver has given up 142 total goals this season (3.5 per game), ranking 29th in the league.
- They have the 31st-ranked goal differential in the league at -29.
- Vancouver has 28 power-play goals (on 138 chances), 10th in the NHL.
- The Canucks score on 20.29% of their power plays, No. 13 in the league.
- In terms of shorthanded goals, Vancouver has five.
Canucks Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hronek | 41 | 3 | 22 | 25 | 44 | 14 | - |
| Elias Pettersson | 33 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 33 | 18 | 47.5% |
| Conor Garland | 33 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 42 | 13 | 28.6% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 41 | 17 | 4 | 21 | 43 | 18 | 38.7% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 40 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 24 | 4 | 44% |
Canucks Player Props
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