NHL play on Saturday includes a meeting in Edmonton, Alberta between the Edmonton Oilers (30-15-3) and Buffalo Sabres (18-25-5) at Rogers Place, starting at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Oilers rank third in the Western Conference with 63 points and the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference with 41 points.
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Oilers vs. Sabres: Jan. 25 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Venue: Rogers Place
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- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 6th |
| Shots | 31.9 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 24.79% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.93% | 24th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.02 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 30th |
| Shots | 27.4 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 17.02% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.4% | 21st |
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Oilers vs. Sabres Top Players
Oilers
- Leon Draisaitl is one of Edmonton's top contributors this season with 74 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 23.2%.
- Connor McDavid has 20 goals and 45 assists for Edmonton to compile 65 total points (1.4 per game).
- On 133 shots (for eight goals) and 28 assists, Evan Bouchard has contributed 36 points this season.
- Stuart Skinner (18-11-3) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .899 for Edmonton.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 22 goals and 18 assists in 43 games for Buffalo add up to 40 total points on the season.
- Jason Zucker is a top offensive contributor for Buffalo with 35 total points this season. He has scored 16 goals and added 19 assists in 46 games.
- John-Jason Peterka is a top player on offense for Buffalo with 12 goals and 23 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 15-15-4 record this season, with an .897 save percentage (45th in the league). He has 877 saves, and has allowed 101 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Oilers vs. Sabres Injury Report
Oilers
Alec Regula: Out (Knee),
Evander Kane: Out (Knee)
Sabres
Jason Zucker: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body),
Ryan McLeod: Out (Undisclosed)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2025 | Canucks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/21/2025 | Capitals | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/23/2025 | Canucks | W 6-2 | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/27/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 1/30/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 2/1/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2025 | Kraken | L 6-4 | Away |
| 1/21/2025 | Canucks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Flames | L 5-2 | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/28/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 1/31/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 2/2/2025 | Devils | - | Home |