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The Winnipeg Jets (18-8) visit the Buffalo Sabres (11-12-2) during Thursday's NHL slate, starting at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Jets rank third in the Western Conference and the Sabres are 13th in the Eastern Conference.
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Jets vs. Sabres: Dec. 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 5, 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)
Jets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.65 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.58 | 4th |
| Shots | 29 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 30.67% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.88% | 12th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 14.67% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.25% | 15th |
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Jets vs. Sabres Top Players
Jets
- One of Winnipeg's top offensive players this season is Kyle Connor, who has put up 29 points in 26 games.
- Having scored 13 goals and adding 14 assists, Mark Scheifele is a strong contributor for Winnipeg through 26 games.
- On 61 shots (for nine goals) and 16 assists, Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded 25 points this season.
- Across 20 games played, Connor Hellebuyck has a goaltending record of 15-5-0. During those games, he's allowed 43 goals while recording 543 saves.
Sabres
- Alex Tuch's 23 points make him a vital offensive option for Buffalo. He has eight goals and 15 assists in 25 games.
- Tage Thompson has collected 20 points this season, with 13 goals and seven assists.
- Rasmus Dahlin has netted six goals on the season, chipping in 13 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 8-6-2 this season, compiling 435 saves and giving up 45 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league).
Jets vs. Sabres Injury Report
Jets
Nikolaj Ehlers: Out (Lower Body),
Dylan Samberg: Out (Foot)
Sabres
Rasmus Dahlin: Questionable (Back),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Mid-Body),
Sam Lafferty: Out (Lower Body),
Mattias Samuelsson: Out (Lower Body)
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Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Golden Knights | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/1/2024 | Stars | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Blues | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/5/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 12/8/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Bruins | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 11/30/2024 | Islanders | L 3-0 | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Avalanche | L 5-4 | Home |
| 12/5/2024 | Jets | - | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 12/9/2024 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 12/11/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |