The Buffalo Sabres (12-14-4) take on the Vancouver Canucks (11-16-3) at Rogers Arena on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres knocked off the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in overtime in their most recent outing, while the Canucks are coming off a 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
The Canucks have a 2-7-1 record in their past 10 contests. They have totaled 23 goals while conceding 36 in that time. On the power play, 39 opportunities have resulted in five goals (12.8% success rate).
Sabres vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Canucks 4, Sabres 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-104)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a 12-14-4 record overall, with a 4-4-8 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Buffalo has eight points (2-0-4) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Sabres recorded just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
- Buffalo finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
- The Sabres have scored more than two goals in 17 games (11-3-3, 25 points).
- In the 10 games when Buffalo has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 5-3-2 record (12 points).
- In the 13 games when it outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 4-7-2 (10 points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 8-7-2 to register 18 points.
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have a record of 11-16-3 this season and are 4-3-7 in overtime matchups.
- Vancouver has earned 13 points (5-3-3) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Canucks scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Vancouver has two points (1-6-0) in seven games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Canucks have scored at least three goals 15 times, earning 22 points from those matchups (10-3-2).
- This season, Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal in 11 games and registered 12 points with a record of 5-4-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 2-9-1 (five points).
- The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Canucks finished 9-7-2 in those matchups (20 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.77 | 24th |
| 29th | 3.53 | Goals Allowed | 3.6 | 32nd |
| 12th | 28.9 | Shots | 26.9 | 21st |
| 26th | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 25th |
| 13th | 20% | Power Play % | 18.81% | 16th |
| 2nd | 86.21% | Penalty Kill % | 72% | 30th |
Sabres vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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