The Buffalo Sabres (13-14-4) take the ice against the Seattle Kraken (12-11-6) in NHL play on Sunday, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Climate Pledge Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sabres sit in 16th place in the Eastern Conference with 30 points and the Kraken rank 13th in the Western Conference with 30 points.
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Sabres vs. Kraken: Dec. 14 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.62% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.56% | 2nd |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.52 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 15th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 17.58% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 66.67% | 32nd |
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Sabres vs. Kraken Top Players
Sabres
- Tage Thompson is one of Buffalo's leading contributors this season with 28 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 13.4%.
- Having scored 10 goals and adding 15 assists, Alex Tuch is a strong contributor for Buffalo through 30 games.
- With 25 points through 28 games (three goals and 22 assists), Rasmus Dahlin has been an important part of Buffalo's offensive efforts this season.
- In the 16 games Alex Lyon has played this season, his save percentage is .901, 31st in the league.
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle's 18 points make him an important offensive option for Seattle. He has put up nine goals and nine assists in 29 games.
- Matthew Beniers is one of the top contributors for Seattle with 17 total points (0.6 per game), with four goals and 13 assists in 29 games.
- Vince Dunn's five goals and 12 assists add up to 17 points this season.
- Joey Daccord is 8-7-4 on the season, giving up 53 goals (2.9 goals against average) and compiling 440 saves with an .892 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Sabres vs. Kraken Injury Report
Sabres
Jason Zucker: Out (Lower Body),
Colten Ellis: Out (Concussion),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Alex Tuch: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body)
Kraken
Matt Murray: Out (Lower Body),
Berkly Catton: Out (Upper Body),
Jared McCann: Out (Lower Body),
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Lower Body)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Flames | L 7-4 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Oilers | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Canucks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Wild | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/10/2025 | Kings | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Mammoth | L 5-3 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |