Buffalo Sabres 2026-27 season preview: full schedule, 84-game regular season, and 17 five-game sets. The Buffalo Sabres open the 2026-27 season on the road against the Blue Jackets on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Last season the Buffalo Sabres finished 50-23-9 with 109 points; eliminated in the Second Round by the Canadiens. Way-too-early 2026-27 projection: the Buffalo Sabres have roughly a 77% chance to make the playoffs, projected for about 105 points (playoff favorite). Full 2026-27 schedule and 5-game set tracking are on this page, with live playoff probability updating daily once the season begins.