The Edmonton Oilers (13-11-5) and the Buffalo Sabres (11-14-4) take the ice in Edmonton, Alberta on December 9, 2025 at Rogers Place, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are seventh in the Western Conference and the Sabres rank 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Oilers vs. Sabres: Dec. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Venue: Rogers Place
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Oilers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 33.33% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.05% | 12th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.97 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 30th |
| Shots | 29 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 19.1% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.54% | 3rd |
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Oilers vs. Sabres Top Players
Oilers
- With 14 goals and 28 assists this season, Connor McDavid is one of Edmonton's top contributors (42 points).
- Leon Draisaitl is another of Edmonton's top contributors currently with 37 total points (17 goals and 20 assists) to his name.
- On 73 shots (for five goals) and 22 assists, Evan Bouchard has contributed 27 points this season.
- Across 21 games played, Stuart Skinner has a goaltending record of 10-8-3. During those games, he's allowed 57 goals while recording 451 saves.
Sabres
- Alex Tuch has scored nine goals (0.3 per game) and put up 15 assists (0.5 per game), contributing to the Buffalo offense with 24 total points (0.8 per game). He takes 2.5 shots per game, shooting 12.5%.
- Tage Thompson has totaled 23 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 13 goals and 10 assists.
- Rasmus Dahlin's two goals and 18 assists add up to 20 points this season.
- Alex Lyon is 3-6-3 on the season, giving up 39 goals (3.2 goals against average) and compiling 351 saves with a .900 save percentage (32nd in the league).
Oilers vs. Sabres Injury Report
Oilers
Jake Walman: Out (Undisclosed),
Connor Clattenburg: Out (Eye),
Kasperi Kapanen: Out (Lower Body),
Jack Roslovic: Out (Undisclosed),
Noah Philp: Out (Upper Body)
Sabres
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jason Zucker: Out (Undisclosed)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Wild | L 1-0 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Kraken | W 9-4 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Jets | W 6-2 | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Flyers | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Jets | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Flames | L 7-4 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |