Having not made the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs since the 2010-11 season, the Buffalo Sabres have been on a painful run for over a decade and they haven’t made many significant changes since last season, but Head Coach Don Granato believes in the development of his younger players in building a consistent and strong team for the future. At this stage of the season, Sabres are sitting mid-table in the Atlantic Division and dream of the heady heights of the Boston Bruins’ current form, but they’ll certainly be hoping to end their drought by making the playoffs.
2022-23 Player Roster
Head Coach
Don Granato (USA)
Goaltenders
#41 – Craig Anderson (USA)
#31 – Eric Comrie (CAN)
#1 – Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (FIN)
Defensemen
#78 – Jacob Bryson (CAN)
#38 – Kale Clague (CAN)
#26 – Rasmus Dahlin (SWE) “A”
#10 – Henri Jokiharju (FIN)
#46 – Ilya Lyubushkin (RUS)
#25 – Owen Power (CAN)
#23 – Mattias Samuelsson (USA)
Forwards
#74 – Rasmus Asplund (SWE)
#24 – Dylan Cozens (CAN)
#28 – Zemgus Girgensons (LAT) “A”
#29 – Vinnie Hinostroza (USA)
#17 – Tyson Jost (CAN)
#19 – Peyton Krebs (CAN)
#37 – Casey Mittelstadt (USA)
#21 – Kyle Okposo (USA) “C”
#71 – Victor Olofsson (SWE)
#77 – JJ Peterka (GER)
#53 – Jeff Skinner (CAN)
#72 – Tage Thompson (USA)
#89 – Alex Tuch (USA)
* “C” = Captain / “A” = Alternate Captains
2022-23 Schedule
This season Buffalo Sabres have already played NHL Preseason and NHL Regular Season games. Their first game of the regular season was against the Ottawa Senators on 13 October 2022. They will continue regular season games – 82 in total – until their last game of the regular season also against the Ottawa Senators on 13 April 2023 after which they may progress to the NHL Playoffs.
You can find the full 2022-23 Buffalo Sabres schedule here.
2022-23 Rivals
During the regular season, the Senators will play Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Toronto Maple Leafs from their own division, the Atlantic Division. They will also play Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Washington Capitals from the other Eastern Conference division, the Metropolitan Division.
Buffalo Sabres have rivalries with the Toronto Maple Leafs due to the 100-mile distance between their home rinks and the Boston Bruins due to their heated meetings in the playoffs. They have 2 scheduled meet-ups with each of the teams in the 2022-23 season:
- Buffalo Sabres v Toronto Maple Leafs · 21 Feb 2023
- Toronto Maple Leafs v Buffalo Sabres · 13 Mar 2023
- Boston Bruins v Buffalo Sabres · 2 Mar 2023
- Buffalo Sabres v Boston Bruins · 19 Mar 2023
2022-23 Playoffs and Finals
Buffalo Sabres have reached the NHL playoffs 29 times in their history. They have never won the Stanley Cup.
The 2023 playoffs will begin after the regular season has finished in mid-April. Of the 32 regular season teams, 16 qualify with 8 from each conference (the top 3 teams from each division plus 2 conference teams with the next highest points). There are 4 rounds of best-of-7 series: first round with 16 teams in 8 x best-of-7 series; second round with 8 teams in 4 x best-of-7 series; Conference Finals with 4 teams in 2 x best-of-7 series; and the Stanley Cup Finals with 2 teams in 1 x best-of-7 series to determine who lifts the Stanley Cup.
2022-23 Tickets & Prices
The home rink of the Buffalo Sabres is KeyBank Center which has a seated capacity of just over 19,000 for ice hockey games and is regularly a full house. Adult ticket prices including fees start from as low as USD $15 for basic tickets to $12,555 for the most premium tickets. The average adult ticket starts at $39.
Standard Tickets
KeyBank Center has standard seating on 2 main tiers:
- Lower (100 Level) – seats with a close-up view of the action from the lowest level of the arena
- Upper (300 Level) – situated in the upper tier and typically some of the most affordable seats
Premium, Hospitality & VIP Tickets
- VIP Rinkside – as close to the players as you can get, these seats are in the front rows of the Lower (100 Level) tier
- Club (200 Level) – on the middle tier of the arena offering elevated views with added extras
- Suites – in the middle tiers and includes Executive Suites, Club Level Box, and the Business Class Suite, these private areas offer a special experience with plenty of perks
- Lexus Club – on the Lower (100 Level) is this private dining area accessed with suite and club seat tickets
How to Get Cheap Tickets
Buffalo Sabres ticket prices are dynamic with similar ticket types varying depending on a number of factors such as the team they are playing, the day of the week (weekends are usually more expensive), and the stage of the league. Prices for the same game can also change over time and between sellers. In some cases, there are last-minute bargains to be found for less in-demand games, however, by waiting you risk prices going up or tickets selling out. Koobit compares prices from primary and secondary sellers to help you find the right tickets for you at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets for Buffalo Sabres games can be bought online or at the arena box office. Purchasing tickets online is typically more reliable and convenient as you can easily compare options and prices and have the peace of mind of securing the right seat for you.
How to Get to a Game
The Sabres play their home games at KeyBank Center which has pre-bookable parking spaces in nearby lots and is also easily accessible on public transport. Visit the KeyBank Center parking & travel page for more information. For event-specific information including away games, click through to an event and view the Travel & Parking section.
2022-23 Merchandise & Apparel
If you want to look the part when attending a Buffalo Sabres game, Fanatics sells official Sabres merchandise, offering everything from team sweaters to branded caps.
To stay up to date with the latest schedule and ticketing information for this season and beyond, visit the Buffalo Sabres page.