The Buffalo Sabres (18-26-5) take on the Boston Bruins (25-20-6) as a part of Tuesday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sabres are 16th (with 41 points) and the Bruins seventh (56 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Sabres vs. Bruins: Jan. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
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Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.55% | 21st |
Bruins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.73 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.1 | 20th |
| Shots | 27.2 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 13.38% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.32% | 25th |
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Sabres vs. Bruins Top Players
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has been imperative to Buffalo's offense this season, registering 40 points in 44 games.
- Jason Zucker has 36 points (16 goals, 20 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- On 102 shots (for 12 goals) and 23 assists, John-Jason Peterka has created 35 points this season.
- In the 35 games Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has played this season, his save percentage is .897, 45th in the league.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak has recorded 24 goals and 35 assists in 51 games for Boston, good for 59 points.
- Brad Marchand is a key piece of the offense for Boston with 37 total points this season. He has scored 17 goals and added 20 assists in 51 games.
- Pavel Zacha has 29 points so far, including 11 goals and 18 assists.
- Jeremy Swayman has an .898 save percentage (42nd in the league), with 918 total saves, conceding 104 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has compiled a 16-16-4 record this season.
Sabres vs. Bruins Injury Report
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body)
Bruins
Cole Koepke: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Hampus Lindholm: Out (Lower Body),
Charlie McAvoy: Out (Undisclosed),
Brandon Carlo: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Mark Kastelic: Out (Undisclosed)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2025 | Canucks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Flames | L 5-2 | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Oilers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/28/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 1/31/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 2/2/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 2/4/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2025 | Devils | L 5-1 | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Senators | W 2-0 | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Avalanche | W 3-1 | Home |
| 1/28/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 1/30/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
| 2/1/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 2/4/2025 | Wild | - | Home |