Stars vs. Sabres: How to Watch NHL Game on April 15

TV channel, streaming info, and injury updates for the matchup between the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:23pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a hockey game between the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres, with sharp planes of color and overlapping perspectives representing the intensity of the competition.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes matchup between the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres, two of the NHL's top teams battling for playoff positioning.Dallas Today

The Dallas Stars will face off against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, April 15th at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast nationally on TNT. Both teams are near the top of their respective conferences, with the Sabres second in the East and the Stars second in the West. Several key players are dealing with injuries for both sides.

Why it matters

This late-season matchup between two of the NHL's top teams could have major playoff implications. The Sabres and Stars are battling for positioning in their conferences, so this game could impact the postseason seeding.

The details

The Sabres (50-23-8) will host the Stars (49-20-12) at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The Sabres are second in the Eastern Conference with 108 points, while the Stars are second in the Western Conference with 110 points. Several key players are out or day-to-day with injuries, including the Sabres' Justin Danforth, Alex Lyon, Noah Ostlund, Jiri Kulich, and Sam Carrick, as well as the Stars' Nathan Bastian, Sam Steel, Nils Lundkvist, Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz, and Tyler Seguin.

  • The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Dallas Stars

An NHL team based in Dallas, Texas that is second in the Western Conference standings with 110 points.

Buffalo Sabres

An NHL team based in Buffalo, New York that is second in the Eastern Conference standings with 108 points.

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What’s next

The outcome of this game could impact the playoff seeding for both the Stars and Sabres as they jockey for position in their respective conferences.

The takeaway

This high-stakes game between two of the NHL's best teams will be a must-watch for hockey fans, with potential playoff implications on the line and several key players dealing with injuries.