The Ottawa Senators (19-17-3) and the Buffalo Sabres (15-21-5) take the ice in Ottawa, Ontario on January 9, 2025 at Canadian Tire Centre, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Senators are 10th in the Eastern Conference (41 points), and the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference (35 points).
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Senators vs. Sabres: Jan. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.9 | 12th |
| Shots | 29.7 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 24.41% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.58% | 24th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.02 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 28th |
| Shots | 27 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 18.26% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 21st |
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Senators vs. Sabres Top Players
Senators
- Tim Stutzle is one of Ottawa's leading contributors this season with 41 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 15.6%.
- Brady Tkachuk is another of Ottawa's major contributors currently with 36 total points (18 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
- Ottawa's offensive effort is aided by Drake Batherson's 36 points. He's contributed 23 assists.
- Linus Ullmark (12-7-2) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .915 for Ottawa.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has scored 19 goals (0.5 per game) and dished out 15 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the Buffalo offense with 34 total points (0.9 per game). He averages 2.9 shots per game, shooting 17.8%.
- Jason Zucker has totaled 31 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 15 goals and 16 assists.
- John-Jason Peterka has 30 points so far, including 11 goals and 19 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 12-12-4 in 29 games this season, conceding 85 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 716 saves and an .894 save percentage (47th in the league).
Senators vs. Sabres Injury Report
Senators
Michael Amadio: Out (Head),
David Perron: Out (Upper Body),
Travis Hamonic: Out (Lower Body),
Jacob Bernard-Docker: Out (Ankle),
Linus Ullmark: Out (Back)
Sabres
Beck Malenstyn: Questionable (Illness),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Lower Body),
Jacob Bryson: Questionable (Illness)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Stars | L 4-2 | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Blues | L 4-0 | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Red Wings | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Avalanche | L 6-5 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-1 | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Capitals | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 1/15/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/17/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |