The New York Rangers (0-1) visit the Buffalo Sabres (0-0-0) during Thursday's NHL schedule, starting at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Rangers vs. Sabres: Oct. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 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)
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.11 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 17.62% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.33% | 11th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 18.78% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.35% | 24th |
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Rangers vs. Sabres Top Players
Rangers
- One of New York's top offensive options a season ago was Artemi Panarin, who registered 88 points in 80 games.
- Having scored 22 goals and adding 48 assists a year ago, Jonathan Tanner Miller was a top contributor for New York over the course 72 games.
- New York's scoring effort last season was aided by Mika Zibanejad's 70 points, including 42 assists.
- Last season for New York, Igor Shesterkin (27-29-5) registered a 2.9 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .904.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 44 goals and 28 assists in 76 games for Buffalo last season added up to 72 total points.
- Rasmus Dahlin posted 67 total points (0.9 per game) last campaign. He had 17 goals and 50 assists.
- Alex Tuch had 66 points, including 35 goals and 31 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had an .887 save percentage (52nd in the league) last season, conceding 169 goals (3.2 goals against average). He put up a 24-24-5 record.
Rangers vs. Sabres Injury Report
Rangers
None
Sabres
Zachary Benson: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Carson Meyer: Out (Knee),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Undisclosed),
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Lower Body)
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Penguins | L 3-0 | Home |
| 10/9/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/12/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 10/14/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 10/15/2025 | Senators | - | Home |