Sabers vs. Stars | How to watch, lineup notes, and storylines

The Buffalo Sabers wrap up the 2025-26 common season once they face the Dallas Stars on Wednesday at 7 pm at KeyBank Center.

For the primary time since 2011, Game 82 does not imply goodbye till October, as a result of the Atlantic Division-champion Sabers are gearing up for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Game 1 towards the Boston Bruins shall be both Saturday or Sunday on dwelling ice.

“I’m really proud of this group,” Alex Tuch mentioned. “We worked really hard to attain that goal, but the work’s not over. … We want more, and we’re hungry. That’s all that matters to us: what’s next.”

Before that subsequent problem, nonetheless, it is Fan Appreciation Night on the area, headlined by a Tage Thompson bobblehead giveaway, particular concessions and Sabers retailer reductions, award bulletins and extra. Full details

Sabers followers have been filling KeyBank Center to capability since January and making it a hostile setting for visiting groups. They’ve additionally traveled nicely, with “Let’s go Buffalo” chants popping up in arenas throughout North America. Home crowds will play a large function within the playoffs, so Wednesday is a chance for the workforce to say thanks.

“It’s unbelievable, the type of support we’ve had here this year,” captain Rasmus Dahlin mentioned Monday after a wholesome dose of Sabers followers celebrated the division title in Chicago. “They’re real passionate fans, and it seems like they’re everywhere right now, so it’s unbelievable. It just keeps us pushing harder every day.”

Here are the main points earlier than puck drop.