Monday's NHL play will see the Buffalo Sabres (26-33-6) take on the Boston Bruins (30-30-8), starting at 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sabres are 16th (with 58 points) and the Bruins 13th (68 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Sabres vs. Bruins: March 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Venue: TD Garden
- 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 | 3.12 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.52 | 30th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 17.2% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.14% | 24th |
Bruins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.71 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 23rd |
| Shots | 27.1 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 15% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.33% | 23rd |
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Sabres vs. Bruins Top Players
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has been important to Buffalo's offense this season, recording 59 points in 59 games.
- Rasmus Dahlin is another of Buffalo's top contributors currently with 51 total points (12 goals and 39 assists) to his name.
- Through 61 games, John-Jason Peterka has proven himself as a contributor for Buffalo. He has 51 points (20 goals and 31 assists).
- Across 49 games played, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a goaltending record of 22-21-4. During those games, he's allowed 149 goals while recording 1184 saves.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak has scored 34 goals (0.5 per game) and collected 48 assists (0.7 per game), contributing to the Boston offense with 82 total points (1.2 per game). He averages 4.1 shots per game, shooting 12.1%.
- Pavel Zacha has racked up 40 points this season, with 13 goals and 27 assists.
- Casey Mittelstadt has 37 points so far, including 12 goals and 25 assists.
- Jeremy Swayman has an .897 save percentage (40th in the league), with 1245 total saves, giving up 143 goals (three goals against average). He has put up a 20-23-6 record this season.
Sabres vs. Bruins Injury Report
Sabres
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
John-Jason Peterka: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jiri Kulich: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Bruins
Charlie McAvoy: Out (Shoulder),
Hampus Lindholm: Out For Season (Kneecap)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2025 | Oilers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/12/2025 | Red Wings | L 7-3 | Away |
| 3/15/2025 | Golden Knights | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/17/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 3/20/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
| 3/22/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 3/23/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2025 | Panthers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/13/2025 | Senators | L 6-3 | Away |
| 3/15/2025 | Lightning | L 6-2 | Home |
| 3/17/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 3/20/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 3/22/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 3/23/2025 | Kings | - | Away |