The Buffalo Sabres (12-19-4) host the Chicago Blackhawks (12-21-2) during Friday's NHL slate, starting at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN2. The Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks rank 16th in the Western Conference.
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Sabres vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN2
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
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Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.40 | 27th |
| Shots | 27.4 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.0 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 14.71% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.99% | 23rd |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.57 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.20 | 23rd |
| Shots | 25.6 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 22.47% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.29% | 4th |
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Sabres vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Sabres
- With 17 goals and nine assists this season, Tage Thompson is one of Buffalo's top contributors (26 points).
- John-Jason Peterka is another of Buffalo's major contributors currently with 25 total points (10 goals and 15 assists) to his name.
- With 25 points through 35 games (nine goals and 16 assists), Alex Tuch has been an important part of Buffalo's offensive attack this season.
- Across 24 games played, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a goaltending record of 9-11-3. During those games, he's allowed 69 goals while recording 589 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has totaled 30 points (0.9 per game) for Chicago, with nine goals and 21 assists in 35 games (playing 19:45 per game).
- Teuvo Teravainen has posted 23 total points (0.7 per game) this campaign. He has seven goals and 16 assists.
- Ryan Donato has earned 11 goals on the season, chipping in nine assists.
- Petr Mrazek is 7-12-1 in 21 games this season, conceding 59 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 541 saves and a .902 save percentage (32nd in the league).
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body)
Blackhawks
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee),
Alec Martinez: Out (Neck),
Craig Smith: Out (Back)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 6-3 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Bruins | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Islanders | W 7-1 | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Blues | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Kraken | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Flames | L 6-4 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Wild | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Stars | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |