How to watch the New York Rangers vs. Buffalo Sabres livestream for free

What you need to know: Players, updates, and metrics for NYR vs. the Sabres

• The New York Rangers are fresh off a momentous win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets showed the Rangers offensive capabilities — Will Cuylle is dynamite. 
• For NYR, Adam Edstrom is out. Edstrom has scored 4 goals this year — as a 6'8" center, he is quite literally a massive presence on the ice next to NYR's Matt Rempe. 
• Matt Rempe, the electric center who carries the NYR's morale on his back, will continue to fill his spot. 
• The Buffalo Sabres are without Jordan Greenway and Mattius Samuelsson. 
• The New York Rangers are favored to win on Saturday. 
• The Rangers have more saves, score more goals, score more frequently on power plays, and more regularly kill power plays than the Sabres.

What channels are broadcasting the New York Rangers vs. the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, February 22nd?

In general, you're going to need a wide-reaching cable plan to watch the New York Rangers this season. There are also a few games that will only be available on regional sports channels, so make sure the Rangers vs. the Bruins isn't blacked out in your area. 

How to watch the New York Rangers vs. the Buffalo Sabres on Fubo with a 7-day free trial

With a Fubo free trial, you can catch the heated NYR race for the playoff 8th seed. Fubo will help you watch some of the nationally broadcast Rangers games because it includes ABC and ESPN. However, Fubo does not have TNT or TruTV, which means you'll definitely want to make sure you have a Max subscription in addition to paying for Fubo. Their sports channel offerings also include NFL Network, NBA TV, ESPNU and many more. 

How to watch the New York Rangers vs. the Buffalo Sabres on DIRECTV STREAM for free with a 5-day free trial

DIRECTV STREAM may be the best option for you to watch Rangers games this season because DIRECTV STREAM allows you to watch not only nationally aired games on ABC, ESPN, TruTV and TNT but also games on your local RSN. You can also get the NHL Network for more hockey content and analysis. 

How to watch the New York Rangers vs. the Buffalo Sabres on Hulu + Live TV with a 3-day free trial

The Hulu + Live TV Bundle is another excellent option for watching the New York Rangers vs. the Buffalo Sabres. On Hulu, they usually have commentator Sam Rosen covering all NYR's plays. Not only do you have the channels you need for nationally broadcast games – ABC, ESPN, TruTV and TNT – but it will also give you access to the ESPN Plus streaming service for the NHL games streamed there throughout the season and you can demo it for free by bundling with the free trial. Hulu's other sports offerings include Big Ten Network, NFL Network, FS1 and FS2, CBS Sports Network and more. 

How to watch the New York Rangers on YouTube TV with a 7-day free trial

YouTube TV does not carry the rights to most regional sports networks, but the service does include all of the other channels you'll need to watch the New York Rangers, including ABC, ESPN, TNT and TruTV. 

FAQ

How can I watch the New York Rangers vs. the Buffalo Sabres game on Saturday for free?

There is a good chance you haven't used up all your free trial options with Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu, and YouTube TV. Sign up for one of these livestreaming platforms and select the free trial option to catch the NY Rangers vs. the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, February 22nd. Remember to check to see if your game is blacked out in your region!

Can I watch the Rangers game for free?

Yes, you can! If you use the free trials offered by Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DIRECTV STREAM, qualifying first-time customers can try out the platform and get access to New York Rangers games for a short time. 

Does YouTube TV have NY Rangers games?

Yes, you can watch nationally aired NHL games on YouTube TV on ABC, ESPN, TNT and TruTV.