The Winnipeg Jets (13-12-1) square off against the Buffalo Sabres (11-12-4) in NHL action on Friday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Canada Life Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Jets are 12th in the Western Conference and the Sabres rank 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Jets vs. Sabres: Dec. 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Jets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 14th |
| Shots | 26.5 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 21.79% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.95% | 7th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 26th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 17.28% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.01% | 2nd |
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Jets vs. Sabres Top Players
Jets
- With 14 goals and 20 assists this season, Mark Scheifele is one of Winnipeg's leading contributors (34 points).
- With 14 goals and 18 assists, Kyle Connor is one of the most important offensive options for Winnipeg with his 32 points (1.2 per game).
- On 42 shots (for five goals) and 19 assists, Joshua Morrissey has recorded 24 points this season.
- Across 14 games played, Connor Hellebuyck has a goaltending record of 8-6-0. During those games, he's allowed 35 goals while recording 369 saves.
Sabres
- Alex Tuch has scored eight goals (0.3 per game) and put up 15 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Buffalo offense with 23 total points (0.9 per game). He takes 2.4 shots per game, shooting 12.1%.
- Tage Thompson is one of the top contributors for Buffalo with 22 total points (0.8 per game), with 12 goals and 10 assists in 27 games.
- Josh Doan's nine goals and 10 assists add up to 19 points this season.
- Alex Lyon is 3-6-3 on the season, giving up 39 goals (3.2 goals against average) and amassing 347 saves with an .899 save percentage (32nd in the league).
Jets vs. Sabres Injury Report
Jets
Connor Hellebuyck: Out (Knee),
Haydn Fleury: Day-To-Day (Concussion)
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body)
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Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | Predators | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/1/2025 | Sabres | L 5-1 | Away |
| 12/3/2025 | Canadiens | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | Wild | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/1/2025 | Jets | W 5-1 | Home |
| 12/3/2025 | Flyers | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/8/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |