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NHL action on Tuesday features the Ottawa Senators (39-28-6) hosting the Buffalo Sabres (31-36-6) at Canadian Tire Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Senators are seventh (with 84 points) and the Sabres 16th (68 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Senators vs. Sabres: April 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
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Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.84 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 23.61% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.14% | 19th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.56 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.4 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 18.4% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.91% | 23rd |
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Senators vs. Sabres Top Players
Senators
- A productive offensive player this season for Ottawa, Tim Stutzle has recorded 71 points.
- Drake Batherson has 21 goals and 38 assists for Ottawa to compile 59 total points (0.8 per game).
- Brady Tkachuk has contributed 53 points for Ottawa in 71 games this season, scoring on 9.9% of his shots and putting up 29 goals and 24 assists.
- As Ottawa's top goalie, Linus Ullmark has recorded 21 wins and 13 losses this season while giving up 100 goals with 992 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has collected 38 goals and 27 assists in 67 games for Buffalo, good for 65 points.
- John-Jason Peterka has racked up 59 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 24 goals and 35 assists.
- Alex Tuch is a crucial contributor on offense for Buffalo with 30 goals and 26 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 23-23-4 record this season, with an .885 save percentage (58th in the league). He has 1243 saves, and has allowed 161 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Senators vs. Sabres Injury Report
Senators
Brady Tkachuk: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Nick Cousins: Out (Knee)
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Mid-Body)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Red Wings | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/29/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/30/2025 | Penguins | L 1-0 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 4/3/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Penguins | W 7-3 | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Flyers | L 7-4 | Away |
| 3/30/2025 | Capitals | W 8-5 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |