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The Carolina Hurricanes (46-26-4) visit the Buffalo Sabres (34-36-6) at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York on April 8, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank third with 96 points and the Sabres are 13th with 74 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Sabres: April 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, April 8, 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)
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.25 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.7 | 7th |
| Shots | 31.8 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.9 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 18.88% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.75% | 1st |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.28 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.6 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 18.35% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.32% | 22nd |
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Hurricanes vs. Sabres Top Players
Hurricanes
- One of Carolina's top offensive options this season is Sebastian Aho, who has recorded 70 points in 75 games.
- Seth Jarvis is another of Carolina's major contributors currently with 61 total points (30 goals and 31 assists) to his name.
- Carolina's scoring effort is aided by Andrei Svechnikov's 61 points. He's contributed 26 assists.
- Pyotr Kochetkov (26-14-3) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .898 for Carolina.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has recorded 43 goals and 27 assists in 70 games for Buffalo, good for 70 points.
- Alex Tuch has racked up 61 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 32 goals and 29 assists.
- John-Jason Peterka has 61 points so far, including 24 goals and 37 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 24-23-4 in 53 games this season, conceding 164 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 1260 saves and an .885 save percentage (58th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Sabres Injury Report
Hurricanes
William Carrier: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Out (Undisclosed),
Jesper Fast: Out For Season (Neck)
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Out (Lower Body),
Joshua Norris: Out (Undisclosed),
Tyson Kozak: Out (Hip)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2025 | Capitals | W 5-1 | Home |
| 4/4/2025 | Red Wings | L 5-3 | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Bruins | L 5-1 | Away |
| 4/8/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 4/10/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 4/12/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 4/13/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2025 | Senators | W 5-2 | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Lightning | W 3-2 | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Bruins | W 6-3 | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 4/12/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 4/13/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |