Thursday's NHL slate will see the Buffalo Sabres (0-2) hit the ice against the Los Angeles Kings (0-0-0), starting at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Sabres vs. Kings: Oct. 10 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM 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' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.98 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 11th |
| Shots | 30.9 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 16.59% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.84% | 13th |
Kings' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.10 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 3rd |
| Shots | 31.9 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.0 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 22.58% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.58% | 2nd |
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Sabres vs. Kings Top Players
Sabres
- Alex Tuch, a leading offensive player a season ago for Buffalo, totaled 59 points on the season.
- Rasmus Dahlin had 20 goals and 39 assists for Buffalo last season, totaling 59 points (0.7 per game).
- With 56 points in 71 games last season (29 goals and 27 assists), Tage Thompson was a key cog in the Buffalo's offensive attack.
- In 54 games played last season, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (27-22-4) allowed 132 goals.
Kings
- Adrian Kempe's 75 points last season made him an important offensive option for Los Angeles. He had 28 goals and 47 assists in 77 games.
- Kevin Fiala helped lead the attack for Los Angeles last season with 29 goals and 44 assists.
- Anze Kopitar had 26 goals last season, plus 44 assists.
- Darcy Kuemper had an .890 save percentage (54th in the league) last season, allowing 103 goals (3.3 goals against average). He compiled a 13-14-3 record.
Sabres vs. Kings Injury Report
Sabres
Nicolas Aube-Kubel: Out (Lower Body),
Zachary Benson: Questionable (Lower Body),
John-Jason Peterka: Questionable (Concussion)
Kings
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/4/2024 | Devils | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/5/2024 | Devils | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/10/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 10/12/2024 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/16/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/17/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/12/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 10/14/2024 | Senators | - | Away |
| 10/16/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |