NHL play on Friday features the Vancouver Canucks (11-7-3) visiting the Buffalo Sabres (11-10-1) at KeyBank Center, starting at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Canucks are eighth in the Western Conference (25 points), while the Sabres are ninth in the Eastern Conference (23 points).
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Canucks vs. Sabres: Nov. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
- Time: 3:00 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)
Canucks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.19 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 20th |
| Shots | 27 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 20.97% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.37% | 13th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.09 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 16.92% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.82% | 11th |
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Canucks vs. Sabres Top Players
Canucks
- Quinn Hughes has been important to Vancouver's offense this season, racking up 23 points in 21 games.
- With seven goals and 10 assists, Elias Pettersson is one of the top offensive options for Vancouver with his 17 points (0.8 per game).
- Vancouver's scoring effort is aided by Conor Garland's 17 points. He's contributed 11 assists.
- In 15 games played this season, Kevin Lankinen (10-3-2) has given up 38 goals.
Sabres
- Alex Tuch's seven goals and 14 assists in 22 games for Buffalo add up to 21 total points on the season.
- Rasmus Dahlin has helped lead the attack for Buffalo this season with six goals and 13 assists.
- Buffalo's Tage Thompson is among the top offensive players on the team with 18 total points (11 goals and seven assists).
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 8-5-1 on the season, allowing 36 goals (2.4 goals against average) and compiling 381 saves with a .914 save percentage (16th in the league).
Canucks vs. Sabres Injury Report
Canucks
Jonathan Tanner Miller: Out (Personal),
Derek Forbort: Out (Knee),
Thatcher Demko: Out (Knee),
Filip Hronek: Out (Upper Body)
Sabres
Mattias Samuelsson: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Mid-Body)
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Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2024 | Senators | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/26/2024 | Bruins | W 2-0 | Away |
| 11/27/2024 | Penguins | L 5-4 | Away |
| 11/29/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/1/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/6/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | Ducks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 11/23/2024 | Sharks | W 4-2 | Away |
| 11/27/2024 | Wild | L 1-0 | Home |
| 11/29/2024 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 11/30/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/5/2024 | Jets | - | Home |