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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
    11:00 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
    Colorado551611121
    Dallas502012112
    Minnesota462412104
    Utah4333692
    St. Louis37331286
    Nashville38341086
    Winnipeg35351282
    Chicago29391472
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

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