NHL play on Friday includes a meeting in Buffalo, New York between the Buffalo Sabres (17-22-5) and Pittsburgh Penguins (18-20-8) at KeyBank Center, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Sabres are 16th and the Penguins 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Sabres vs. Penguins: Jan. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM 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)
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 27th |
| Shots | 27 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 17.6% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.83% | 18th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.96 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.67 | 32nd |
| Shots | 28.6 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 25.56% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.2% | 15th |
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Sabres vs. Penguins Top Players
Sabres
- With 19 goals and 16 assists this season, Tage Thompson is one of Buffalo's leading contributors (35 points).
- Jason Zucker has 15 goals and 18 assists for Buffalo to compile 33 total points (0.8 per game).
- Through 42 games, John-Jason Peterka has proven himself as a contributor for Buffalo. He has 32 points (11 goals and 21 assists).
- In the 32 games Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has played this season, his save percentage is .898, 45th in the league.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby's 48 points make him a vital offensive option for Pittsburgh. He has recorded 12 goals and 36 assists in 46 games.
- Rickard Rakell has helped lead the attack for Pittsburgh this season with 22 goals and 15 assists.
- Bryan Rust's 17 goals and 17 assists add up to 34 points this season.
- Alex Nedeljkovic is 7-7-4 on the season, allowing 63 goals (3.4 goals against average) and collecting 488 saves with an .886 save percentage (59th in the league).
Sabres vs. Penguins Injury Report
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body),
Jiri Kulich: Questionable (Lower Body)
Penguins
None
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2025 | Senators | W 4-0 | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Kraken | L 6-2 | Home |
| 1/15/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-2 | Home |
| 1/17/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/20/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 1/21/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Senators | L 5-0 | Home |
| 1/12/2025 | Lightning | L 5-2 | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Kraken | L 4-2 | Home |
| 1/17/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |