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    Buffalo Sabres @ Ottawa Senators

    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    18-14-4, 7-9-2 Away
    3
    18-14-4, 7-9-2 Away
    Final/OT
    123OTT
    Sabres
    BUF
    		11013
    Senators
    OTT
    		11002
    OTT
    Ottawa SenatorsSenatorsOTT
    18-13-5, 8-6-3 Home
    2
    18-13-5, 8-6-3 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    BUF leads 2-0

    • Senators
      4
    • Sabres
      8
    Game 1
    16/10
    • Sabres
      3
    • Senators
      2
    Game 2
    24/12
    • Sabres
      1
    • Senators
      4
    Game 3
    3/4

    Game Information

    Canadian Tire Centre
    Canadian Tire Centre
    5:30 AM, 24 December 2025
    Ottawa, Canada
    Attendance: 17,753
    • Referees:
    • Eric Furlatt
    • Brandon Schrader
    • Linesmen:
    • Steve Barton
    • Shawn Oliver

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
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