The Saturday NHL schedule features the Buffalo Sabres (24-28-5) hosting the Montreal Canadiens (28-26-5) at KeyBank Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres rank 16th while the Canadiens are 12th in the Eastern Conference.
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Sabres vs. Canadiens: March 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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)
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.19 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 16.97% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.19% | 20th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 27th |
| Shots | 26 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 21.39% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.77% | 7th |
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Sabres vs. Canadiens Top Players
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has been important to Buffalo's offense this season, recording 51 points in 51 games.
- Having scored nine goals and adding 36 assists, Rasmus Dahlin is excelling for Buffalo through 49 games.
- Through 57 games, Alex Tuch has proven himself as an important offensive option for Buffalo. He has 44 points (20 goals and 24 assists).
- As Buffalo's top goalie, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has recorded 20 wins and 16 losses this season while allowing 120 goals with 1015 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 60 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Montreal. He has recorded 18 goals and 42 assists in 59 games.
- Cole Caufield has racked up 53 points this season, with 28 goals and 25 assists.
- Montreal's Lane Hutson is among the top offensive players on the team with 42 total points (four goals and 38 assists).
- Samuel Montembeault is 21-21-3 this season, compiling 1076 saves and giving up 121 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .899 save percentage (36th in the league).
Sabres vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Sabres
Jason Zucker: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Canadiens
Michael Pezzetta: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Quadricep),
Kirby Dach: Out For Season (Lower Body)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/22/2025 | Rangers | W 8-2 | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Ducks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Hurricanes | L 5-2 | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/22/2025 | Senators | W 5-2 | Away |
| 2/25/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-0 | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Sharks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/1/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/3/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 3/8/2025 | Flames | - | Away |