The Buffalo Sabres (35-39-7) take on the Philadelphia Flyers (33-38-10) during Thursday's NHL schedule, starting at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sabres rank 14th while the Flyers are 15th in the Eastern Conference.
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Sabres vs. Flyers: April 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 17, 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 | 3.21 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.49 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 18.86% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.57% | 24th |
Flyers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.81 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 28th |
| Shots | 27 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 14.62% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.5% | 20th |
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Sabres vs. Flyers Top Players
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has been important to Buffalo's offense this season, racking up 72 points in 75 games.
- Having scored 17 goals and adding 50 assists, Rasmus Dahlin is excelling for Buffalo through 72 games.
- On 172 shots (for 27 goals) and 39 assists, John-Jason Peterka has created 66 points this season.
- Across 55 games played, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a goaltending record of 24-24-5. During those games, he's allowed 169 goals while recording 1320 saves.
Flyers
- Travis Konecny has scored 24 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 51 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the Philadelphia offense with 75 total points (0.9 per game). He takes 2.3 shots per game, shooting 12.8%.
- Matvei Michkov is one of the top contributors for Philadelphia with 60 total points (0.7 per game), with 24 goals and 36 assists in 79 games.
- Owen Tippett has 43 points so far, including 21 goals and 22 assists.
- Samuel Ersson is 22-17-5 in 47 games this season, conceding 136 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 1027 saves and an .883 save percentage (60th in the league).
Sabres vs. Flyers Injury Report
Sabres
Tyson Kozak: Out (Hip),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Lower Body),
Joshua Norris: Out For Season (Undisclosed),
Owen Power: Out (Lower Body),
Beck Malenstyn: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Flyers
Rasmus Ristolainen: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Ryan Ellis: Out For Season (Back)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12/2025 | Panthers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/13/2025 | Lightning | L 7-4 | Away |
| 4/15/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 4-0 | Home |
| 4/17/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
Flyers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12/2025 | Islanders | W 4-3 | Home |
| 4/13/2025 | Senators | L 4-3 | Away |
| 4/15/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 3-0 | Home |
| 4/17/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |