NHL action on Saturday includes the Vegas Golden Knights (26-9-3) hosting the Buffalo Sabres (14-20-5) at T-Mobile Arena, starting at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights rank second in the Western Conference with 55 points and the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference with 33 points.
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Golden Knights vs. Sabres: Jan. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Golden Knights' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.55 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 7th |
| Shots | 30.4 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 24.72% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.25% | 16th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.08 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 27th |
| Shots | 27.1 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 17.43% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.87% | 21st |
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Golden Knights vs. Sabres Top Players
Golden Knights
- A leading offensive player this season for Vegas, Jack Eichel has recorded 50 points.
- With nine goals and 23 assists, Mark Stone is one of the top offensive options for Vegas with his 32 points (1.1 per game).
- Through 37 games, Shea Theodore has proven himself as another option for Vegas. He has 31 points (four goals and 27 assists).
- In the 24 games Adin Hill has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 29th in the league.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 18 goals and 15 assists in 34 games for Buffalo add up to 33 total points on the season.
- Jason Zucker has helped lead the attack for Buffalo this season with 14 goals and 16 assists.
- Alex Tuch has earned 12 goals on the season, chipping in 16 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has an 11-12-4 record this season, with an .894 save percentage (46th in the league). He has 691 saves, and has given up 82 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Golden Knights vs. Sabres Injury Report
Golden Knights
Jakub Demek: Out (Undisclosed),
Ivan Barbashev: Out (Upper Body),
Jordan Gustafson: Out (Undisclosed),
Lukas Cormier: Out (Undisclosed),
Nicolas Roy: Out (Upper Body)
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body)
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Golden Knights' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2024 | Flames | W 3-0 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Canadiens | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Flyers | W 5-2 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2024 | Blues | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Stars | L 4-2 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Avalanche | L 6-5 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |