The NHL slate on Thursday features a game between the Calgary Flames (22-16-7) and the Buffalo Sabres (18-24-5), starting at 9:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Saddledome and broadcast on ESPN+. The Flames sit in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Sabres rank 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Flames vs. Sabres: Jan. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Flames' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.6 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.91 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 20.16% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.09% | 29th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.04 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.3 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 17.78% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.08% | 21st |
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Flames vs. Sabres Top Players
Flames
- One of Calgary's top offensive options this season is Jonathan Huberdeau, who has put up 32 points in 45 games.
- Nazem Kadri has 14 goals and 15 assists for Calgary to compile 29 total points (0.6 per game).
- Through 45 games, Blake Coleman has proven himself as another option for Calgary. He has 25 points (10 goals and 15 assists).
- In 25 games played this season, Dustin Wolf (16-7-2) has given up 63 goals.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has totaled 21 goals and 18 assists in 42 games for Buffalo, good for 39 points.
- Jason Zucker has amassed 35 points this season, with 16 goals and 19 assists.
- Buffalo's John-Jason Peterka is among the leading scorers on the team with 34 total points (12 goals and 22 assists).
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 15-14-4 this season, amassing 856 saves and allowing 98 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (44th in the league).
Flames vs. Sabres Injury Report
Flames
Justin Kirkland: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Anthony Mantha: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Connor Zary: Out (Lower Body)
Sabres
Jason Zucker: Questionable (Illness),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body),
Ryan McLeod: Out (Undisclosed)
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Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2025 | Blues | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Blues | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Jets | W 3-1 | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 1/26/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 1/28/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2025 | Penguins | L 5-2 | Home |
| 1/20/2025 | Kraken | L 6-4 | Away |
| 1/21/2025 | Canucks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/28/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 1/31/2025 | Predators | - | Home |