The Minnesota Wild (14-7-4) take the ice against the Buffalo Sabres (9-11-4) as a part of Saturday's NHL action, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Grand Casino Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Wild are third in the Western Conference and the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Wild vs. Sabres: Nov. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 9th |
| Shots | 28 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 25% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.97% | 24th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 17.39% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 88.06% | 2nd |
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Wild vs. Sabres Top Players
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has been imperative to Minnesota's offense this season, putting up 30 points in 25 games.
- Matthew Boldy has 14 goals and 14 assists for Minnesota to compile 28 total points (1.1 per game).
- Minnesota's offensive effort is aided by Marcus Johansson's 28 points. He's contributed 12 assists.
- Across 16 games played, Filip Gustavsson has a goaltending record of 7-7-2. During those games, he's allowed 45 goals while recording 421 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has racked up 21 points (0.9 per game) for Buffalo, with 12 goals and nine assists in 24 games (playing 18:49 per game).
- Alex Tuch has scored 20 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has seven goals and 13 assists.
- Rasmus Dahlin is a top player on offense for Buffalo with one goal and 15 assists.
- Alex Lyon has an .899 save percentage (33rd in the league), with 347 total saves, conceding 39 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has put up a 3-6-3 record this season.
Wild vs. Sabres Injury Report
Wild
Marco Rossi: Out (Lower Body),
Vladimir Tarasenko: Out (Lower Body),
Vinnie Hinostroza: Out (Undisclosed),
Marcus Foligno: Out (Lower Body)
Sabres
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | Jets | W 3-0 | Away |
| 11/26/2025 | Blackhawks | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/28/2025 | Avalanche | W 3-2 | Home |
| 11/29/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Penguins | L 4-2 | Away |
| 11/28/2025 | Devils | L 5-0 | Home |
| 11/29/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/1/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
| 12/3/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Jets | - | Away |