The Saturday NHL schedule features the New York Rangers (27-24-4) visiting the Buffalo Sabres (22-27-5) at KeyBank Center, starting at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Rangers rank 11th with 58 points and the Sabres are 16th with 49 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Rangers vs. Sabres: Feb. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.98 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 20.57% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.21% | 6th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.13 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 28th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.26% | 19th |
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Rangers vs. Sabres Top Players
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin is one of New York's top contributors this season with 56 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.4%.
- Adam Fox has 44 points (four goals, 40 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- New York's offensive effort is aided by Jonathan Tanner Miller's 44 points. He's contributed 28 assists.
- As New York's top goalie, Igor Shesterkin has recorded 18 wins and 19 losses this season while allowing 107 goals with 1021 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 48 points make him an important offensive option for Buffalo. He has put up 26 goals and 22 assists in 48 games.
- Rasmus Dahlin has helped lead the attack for Buffalo this season with seven goals and 35 assists.
- Alex Tuch has 42 points so far, including 18 goals and 24 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has an 18-16-4 record this season, with an .895 save percentage (50th in the league). He has 968 saves, and has given up 114 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Rangers vs. Sabres Injury Report
Rangers
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Mika Zibanejad: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Igor Shesterkin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Sabres
Beck Malenstyn: Day-To-Day (Back),
Mattias Samuelsson: Day-To-Day (Foot)
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2025 | Bruins | W 3-2 | Home |
| 2/7/2025 | Penguins | L 3-2 | Home |
| 2/8/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 4-3 | Away |
| 2/22/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 2/23/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 2/25/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 2/28/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2025 | Devils | W 4-3 | Home |
| 2/4/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 3-2 | Home |
| 2/8/2025 | Predators | L 6-4 | Away |
| 2/22/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |