The Buffalo Sabres (24-29-6) host the San Jose Sharks (16-37-9) as a part of Tuesday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sabres sit in 16th place in the Eastern Conference with 54 points and the Sharks rank 16th in the Western Conference with 41 points.
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Sabres vs. Sharks: March 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 16.37% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.67% | 21st |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.56 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.68 | 32nd |
| Shots | 26.9 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.1 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 18.97% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.79% | 24th |
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Sabres vs. Sharks Top Players
Sabres
- A productive offensive player this season for Buffalo, Tage Thompson has recorded 52 points.
- John-Jason Peterka has 47 points (18 goals, 29 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through 51 games, Rasmus Dahlin has proven himself as a contributor for Buffalo. He has 47 points (10 goals and 37 assists).
- In 43 games played this season, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (20-17-4) has given up 123 goals.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's 18 goals and 26 assists in 50 games for San Jose add up to 44 total points on the season.
- William Eklund has amassed 44 points this season, with 12 goals and 32 assists.
- Tyler Toffoli has 39 points so far, including 23 goals and 16 assists.
- Alexandar Georgiev has an .878 save percentage (64th in the league), with 815 total saves, conceding 113 goals (3.6 goals against average). He has compiled an 11-19-1 record this season.
Sabres vs. Sharks Injury Report
Sabres
Jason Zucker: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Sharks
Jan Rutta: Out (Lower Body),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Nikolai Kovalenko: Out (Upper Body),
Henry Thrun: Out (Upper Body)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Hurricanes | L 5-2 | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/8/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/10/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Senators | L 5-3 | Away |
| 3/3/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/6/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 3/8/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Predators | - | Home |