The Ottawa Senators (1-2) visit the Buffalo Sabres (0-3) during Wednesday's NHL slate, starting at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Senators vs. Sabres: Oct. 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, October 15, 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+
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Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 23.7% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.73% | 19th |
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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Senators vs. Sabres Top Players
Senators
- Tim Stutzle, a leading offensive player last season for Ottawa, totaled 79 points on the season.
- Drake Batherson was another of Ottawa's key contributors last season, tallying 68 total points (26 goals and 42 assists).
- Jake Sanderson generated 58 points for Ottawa in 80 games last season, netting a goal on 5.6% of his shots and recording 11 goals and 47 assists.
- In the 44 games Linus Ullmark played a season ago, his save percentage was .910, ninth-best in the league.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson scored 44 goals (0.6 per game) and dished out 28 assists (0.4 per game) last season, contributing to the Buffalo offense with 72 total points (0.9 per game). He took 3.1 shots per game, shooting 18.2%.
- 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 (51st in the league) last season, giving up 169 goals (3.2 goals against average). He compiled a 24-24-5 record.
Senators vs. Sabres Injury Report
Senators
Brady Tkachuk: Out (Wrist)
Sabres
Joshua Norris: Out (Upper Body),
Mattias Samuelsson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Undisclosed),
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Lower Body),
Carson Meyer: Out (Knee)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Lightning | W 5-4 | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Panthers | L 6-2 | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Predators | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/15/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Rangers | L 4-0 | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Bruins | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Avalanche | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/15/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/20/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 10/22/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |