The Saturday NHL slate features the Buffalo Sabres (18-14-4) hosting the Boston Bruins (20-17-1) at KeyBank Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres are 13th and the Bruins 12th in the Eastern Conference.
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Sabres vs. Bruins: Dec. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 27, 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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.25 | 22nd |
| Shots | 28.2 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.18% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.47% | 2nd |
Bruins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.16 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 24th |
| Shots | 27.1 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 25.44% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.17% | 20th |
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Sabres vs. Bruins Top Players
Sabres
- With 18 goals and 14 assists this season, Tage Thompson is one of Buffalo's leading contributors (32 points).
- With 10 goals and 19 assists, Alex Tuch is one of the most important contributors for Buffalo with his 29 points (0.8 per game).
- With 28 points through 33 games (four goals and 24 assists), Rasmus Dahlin has been an important part of Buffalo's offense this season.
- In the 20 games Alex Lyon has played this season, his save percentage is .907, 25th in the league.
Bruins
- Morgan Geekie has totaled 39 points (1.0 per game) for Boston, with 25 goals and 14 assists in 38 games (playing 17:33 per game).
- David Pastrnak is one of the top contributors for Boston with 39 total points (1.0 per game), with 14 goals and 25 assists in 33 games.
- Pavel Zacha has 26 points so far, including 10 goals and 16 assists.
- Jeremy Swayman is 14-10-1 on the season, allowing 74 goals (2.9 goals against average) and compiling 676 saves with a .901 save percentage (29th in the league).
Sabres vs. Bruins Injury Report
Sabres
Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),
Colten Ellis: Day-To-Day (Concussion),
Tyson Kozak: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jason Zucker: Out (Lower Body),
Rasmus Dahlin: Day-To-Day (Personal),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear)
Bruins
Michael Callahan: Out (Lower Body),
Jonathan Aspirot: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Jeannot: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Matej Blumel: Out (Lower Body),
Henri Jokiharju: Out (Undisclosed),
Jordan Harris: Out (Ankle)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Islanders | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Devils | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Senators | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Canucks | L 5-4 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Senators | L 6-2 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Canadiens | L 6-2 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |