The Saturday NHL slate features the Boston Bruins (17-13-4) hosting the Buffalo Sabres (11-18-4) at TD Garden, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Bruins rank seventh and the Sabres 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Bruins vs. Sabres: Dec. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Venue: TD Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Bruins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.59 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 24th |
| Shots | 28 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 12.71% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.99% | 23rd |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 27th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 13.54% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.06% | 22nd |
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Bruins vs. Sabres Top Players
Bruins
- David Pastrnak has been imperative to Boston's offense this season, racking up 33 points in 34 games.
- Brad Marchand is another of Boston's major contributors currently with 26 total points (13 goals and 13 assists) to his name.
- With 17 points through 34 games (five goals and 12 assists), Elias Lindholm has been an important part of Boston's offensive attack this season.
- Jeremy Swayman (11-10-3) has a 3.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .887 for Boston.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has scored 16 goals (0.6 per game) and put up nine assists (0.3 per game), contributing to the Buffalo offense with 25 total points (0.9 per game). He averages 2.9 shots per game, shooting 18.8%.
- Alex Tuch is one of the impact players on offense for Buffalo with 25 total points (0.8 per game), with nine goals and 16 assists in 33 games.
- Buffalo's John-Jason Peterka is among the leaders on the team with 23 total points (nine goals and 14 assists).
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 8-11-3 this season, collecting 562 saves and giving up 68 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .892 save percentage (44th in the league).
Bruins vs. Sabres Injury Report
Bruins
Hampus Lindholm: Out (Lower Body)
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body)
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Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Canucks | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Flames | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Oilers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 5-3 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Canadiens | L 6-1 | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 6-3 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Blues | - | Away |