The NHL slate on Saturday features a game between the Minnesota Wild (14-7-4) and the Buffalo Sabres (9-11-4), starting at 8 p.m. ET at Grand Casino Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild rank third in the Western Conference and the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Wild vs. Sabres: Nov. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 9th |
| Shots | 28 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 25% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.97% | 24th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 17.39% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 88.06% | 2nd |
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Wild vs. Sabres Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has been critical to Minnesota's offense this season, putting up 30 points in 25 games.
- Having scored 14 goals and adding 14 assists, Matthew Boldy is excelling for Minnesota through 25 games.
- Marcus Johansson has created 20 points for Minnesota in 25 games this season, scoring on 21.6% of his shots and recording eight goals and 12 assists.
- As Minnesota's top goalie, Filip Gustavsson has recorded 7 wins and 7 losses this season while allowing 45 goals with 421 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has scored 12 goals (0.5 per game) and dished out nine assists (0.4 per game), fueling the Buffalo offense with 21 total points (0.9 per game). He takes 3.8 shots per game, shooting 13.3%.
- Alex Tuch has totaled 20 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has seven goals and 13 assists.
- Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin is among the leading scorers on the team with 16 total points (one goal and 15 assists).
- Alex Lyon has an .899 save percentage (33rd in the league), with 347 total saves, giving up 39 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has compiled a 3-6-3 record this season.
Wild vs. Sabres Injury Report
Wild
Vinnie Hinostroza: Out (Undisclosed),
Marcus Foligno: Out (Lower Body),
Marco Rossi: Out (Lower Body),
Vladimir Tarasenko: Out (Lower Body)
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | Jets | W 3-0 | Away |
| 11/26/2025 | Blackhawks | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/28/2025 | Avalanche | W 3-2 | Home |
| 11/29/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Penguins | L 4-2 | Away |
| 11/28/2025 | Devils | L 5-0 | Home |
| 11/29/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/1/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
| 12/3/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Jets | - | Away |