The Thursday NHL schedule features the Buffalo Sabres (14-14-4) hosting the Philadelphia Flyers (17-9-6) at KeyBank Center, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres rank 16th and the Flyers fourth in the Eastern Conference.
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Sabres vs. Flyers: Dec. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.2% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.95% | 3rd |
Flyers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.84 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.72 | 8th |
| Shots | 24.8 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 25.7 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 15.91% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 12th |
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Sabres vs. Flyers Top Players
Sabres
- One of Buffalo's top offensive players this season is Tage Thompson, who has recorded 29 points in 32 games.
- Alex Tuch has 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- With 25 points through 29 games (three goals and 22 assists), Rasmus Dahlin has been an important part of Buffalo's offense this season.
- As Buffalo's top goalie, Alex Lyon has recorded 6 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 45 goals with 425 saves.
Flyers
- Trevor Zegras' 14 goals and 19 assists in 32 games for Philadelphia add up to 33 total points on the season.
- Travis Konecny has amassed 29 points this season, with nine goals and 20 assists.
- Christian Dvorak has 23 points so far, including seven goals and 16 assists.
- Daniel Vladar is 12-5-3 in 20 games this season, conceding 48 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 483 saves and a .910 save percentage (18th in the league).
Sabres vs. Flyers Injury Report
Sabres
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Peyton Krebs: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jason Zucker: Out (Lower Body),
Colten Ellis: Out (Concussion),
Conor Timmins: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Flyers
Tyson Foerster: Out (Arm)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Oilers | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Canucks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Kraken | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
Flyers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Hurricanes | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Canadiens | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |