The Stars will play the Sabres on Thursday, October 8th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2026-27 NHL regular season is off the ground for the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres. Let's review some key performance data in time for the puck drop at center circle. Though it's still early, keep tabs on the following stats as the season progresses.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Stars have started the 2026-27 regular season with a 95.67 power ranking. The Buffalo Sabres currently posses a 96.33 power ranking as the season gets underway.
Away Dallas Stars - The Dallas Stars have a 0-1-0 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league so far for away team wins. The Dallas Stars currently rank 3rd for away team losses.
Home Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres have begun 2026-27 regular season with a 2-0-0 record as a home team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for home team wins, while they also sit 3rd for home team losses.
Goals Scored - At this early stage in the regular season, the Dallas Stars rank 12th (6), with the Buffalo Sabres ranking 8th (10) in the league for goals scored.
Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team, the Dallas Stars stand 13th (6), while the Buffalo Sabres rank 8th (11) so far in the NHL 2026-27 regular season.
Team Records - The Dallas Stars have a 1-2-0 record, with the Buffalo Sabres owning a 2-1-0 record in the first weeks of the regular season.

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Team Standings

2026-2027 NHL Regular Season Standings - Dallas Stars, Buffalo Sabres
Team	GP	W	L	OTL	wPct	Pts	ROW	GF	GA	Diff	Home	Away	SO	L10	Strk
Dallas Stars	18	10	6	2	0.556	22	9	52	49	+3.0	6-5-0	4-1-2	1-2	6-3-1	L1
Buffalo Sabres	19	8	7	4	0.421	20	8	55	68	-13.0	4-6-0	4-1-4	0-1	4-4-2	OT1

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How to Bet on the Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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