Overview

• Puck drop is set for Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
• Columbus viewers can watch on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, while Buffalo’s regional broadcast airs on MSG.
• Streaming options include Fubo as well as FanDuel Sports Network’s website and app, with a reported direct subscription at $19.99 per month or $189.99 per year.
• Buffalo planned a goaltending split with Alexandar Georgiev handling the first two periods and Devon Levi closing the game.
• Columbus entered after a 4–1 preseason win over St. Louis and expected to rotate veterans with prospects, with Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves sharing the net.