The Buffalo Sabres (11-16-4) visit the Montreal Canadiens (11-16-3) at Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec on December 17, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Sabres are 15th (with 26 points) and the Canadiens 16th (25 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Sabres vs. Canadiens: Dec. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 26th |
| Shots | 28 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 14.61% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79% | 18th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.7 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.73 | 32nd |
| Shots | 24.3 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.21% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.19% | 15th |
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Sabres vs. Canadiens Top Players
Sabres
- One of Buffalo's top offensive players this season is Tage Thompson, who has recorded 25 points in 26 games.
- With nine goals and 16 assists, Alex Tuch is one of the most important contributors for Buffalo with his 25 points (0.8 per game).
- With 21 points through 31 games (eight goals and 13 assists), Jason Zucker has been an important part of Buffalo's offensive attack this season.
- As Buffalo's top goalie, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has recorded 8 wins and 9 losses this season while giving up 58 goals with 538 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has racked up 30 points (one per game) for Montreal, with 11 goals and 19 assists in 30 games (playing 19:35 per game).
- Cole Caufield has amassed 27 points this season, with 17 goals and 10 assists.
- Montreal's Lane Hutson is among the leaders on the team with 18 total points (one goal and 17 assists).
- Samuel Montembeault is 9-13-2 in 24 games this season, conceding 64 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 578 saves and a .900 save percentage (38th in the league).
Sabres vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Sabres
Rasmus Dahlin: Questionable (Back),
Jordan Greenway: Questionable (Undisclosed),
Sam Lafferty: Out (Lower Body)
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2024 | Rangers | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Capitals | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/15/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 5-3 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2024 | Ducks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Penguins | L 9-2 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Jets | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |