The NHL schedule on Friday includes a matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs (20-10-2) and the Buffalo Sabres (11-17-4), starting at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are third in the Eastern Conference (42 points), while the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference (26 points).
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Maple Leafs vs. Sabres: Dec. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, December 20, 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+
Maple Leafs' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.63 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 19.59% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.73% | 7th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 26th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 13.83% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.36% | 21st |
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Maple Leafs vs. Sabres Top Players
Maple Leafs
- With 10 goals and 32 assists this season, Mitchell Marner is one of Toronto's top contributors (42 points).
- William Nylander has 20 goals and 13 assists for Toronto to compile 33 total points (one per game).
- John Tavares has contributed 29 points for Toronto in 31 games this season, netting a goal on 15.3% of his shots and recording 15 goals and 14 assists.
- As Toronto's top goalie, Anthony Stolarz has recorded 9 wins and 5 losses this season while allowing 35 goals with 445 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has scored 16 goals (0.6 per game) and collected nine assists (0.3 per game), contributing to the Buffalo offense with 25 total points (0.9 per game). He takes three shots per game, shooting 18.8%.
- Alex Tuch is a key piece of the offense for Buffalo with 25 total points this season. He has scored nine goals and added 16 assists in 32 games.
- Buffalo's Jason Zucker is among the leading scorers on the team with 21 total points (eight goals and 13 assists).
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 8-10-3 on the season, giving up 64 goals (three goals against average) and amassing 553 saves with an .896 save percentage (40th in the league).
Maple Leafs vs. Sabres Injury Report
Maple Leafs
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Lower Body),
Jani Hakanpaa: Out (Lower Body),
Calle Jarnkrok: Out (Groin)
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body),
Ryan McLeod: Questionable (Undisclosed)
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Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Red Wings | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/15/2024 | Sabres | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/18/2024 | Stars | W 5-3 | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Jets | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Capitals | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/15/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 5-3 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Canadiens | L 6-1 | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |