Playoff rematches
The 84-game schedule means four matchups with each Atlantic Division team, so the Sabres will have plenty of time to renew the bad blood with their 2026 playoff opponents.
Montreal
Away: Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. | Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
Home: Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. | Monday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m.
Boston
Away: Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. | Tuesday, March 23 at 7 p.m.
Home: Thursday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. | Wednesday, April 7 at 7 p.m.