The NHL schedule on Thursday features a game between the Buffalo Sabres (32-18-6) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (28-15-12), starting at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sabres rank fifth with 70 points and the Penguins are seventh with 68 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Sabres vs. Penguins: Feb. 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- 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+
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.39 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 14th |
| Shots | 27.6 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.12% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.12% | 9th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.38 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.91 | 10th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 26.39% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.18% | 3rd |
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Sabres vs. Penguins Top Players
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has been important to Buffalo's offense this season, registering 58 points in 56 games.
- Having scored 21 goals and adding 26 assists, Alex Tuch is a strong contributor for Buffalo through 55 games.
- Buffalo's scoring effort is aided by Rasmus Dahlin's 47 points. He's contributed 36 assists.
- Across 26 games played, Alex Lyon has a goaltending record of 14-7-3. During those games, he's allowed 64 goals while recording 680 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby's 27 goals and 32 assists in 55 games for Pittsburgh add up to 59 total points on the season.
- Evgeni Malkin has scored 43 total points (1.0 per game) this campaign. He has 14 goals and 29 assists.
- Anthony Mantha has netted 20 goals on the season, adding 21 assists.
- Stuart Skinner is 19-12-5 in 36 games this season, conceding 97 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 775 saves and an .889 save percentage (48th in the league).
Sabres vs. Penguins Injury Report
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Out (Lower Body),
Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),
Josh Dunne: Out (Middle-Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Joshua Norris: Out (Ribs),
Jordan Greenway: Day-To-Day (Abdomen),
Zachary Benson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Penguins
Kris Letang: Out (Foot),
Noel Acciari: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Rickard Rakell: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Blake Lizotte: Day-To-Day (Personal),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Hand)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-2 | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Panthers | W 5-3 | Away |
| 2/3/2026 | Lightning | L 4-3 | Away |
| 2/5/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 2/27/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2026 | Rangers | W 6-5 | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Senators | L 3-2 | Home |
| 2/3/2026 | Islanders | L 5-4 | Away |
| 2/5/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |