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The Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks will meet in an NHL matchup on Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and played at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The Sabres currently sit second in the Eastern Conference while the Ducks are fourth in the Western Conference.
Why it matters
This late-season NHL game between two playoff contenders could have important implications for the standings as teams jockey for position heading into the postseason. The Sabres and Ducks have been two of the more surprising teams this year and this matchup will showcase some of the league’s top talent.
The details
The Sabres will be without several key players due to injuries, including Tanner Pearson (lower body), Jordan Greenway (abdomen), Jiri Kulich (ear), Conor Timmins (leg), Justin Danforth (lower body), Ross Johnston (lower body), and Petr Mrazek (lower body). The Ducks will be looking to bounce back at home after this inter-conference clash.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.
The players
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres are second in the Eastern Conference with a 44-20-6 record so far this season.
Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks are fourth in the Western Conference with a 38-27-4 record this season.
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The takeaway
This late-season matchup between two playoff contenders should provide an exciting showcase of some of the NHL’s top talent as the Sabres and Ducks battle for positioning in their respective conferences.