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The NHL slate on Thursday includes a matchup between the Buffalo Sabres (4-4-2) and the Boston Bruins (5-7), starting at 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sabres are 12th in the Eastern Conference (10 points), and the Bruins are 15th in the Eastern Conference (10 points).
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Sabres vs. Bruins: Oct. 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 30, 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.1 | 19th |
| Shots | 30.3 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.4 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 21.88% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 91.18% | 1st |
Bruins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.25 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.67 | 27th |
| Shots | 26.9 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 21.95% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.63% | 14th |
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Sabres vs. Bruins Top Players
Sabres
- With zero goals and eight assists this season, Zachary Benson is one of Buffalo's top contributors (eight points).
- With four goals and four assists, Tage Thompson is one of the most important offensive options for Buffalo with his eight points (0.8 per game).
- With eight points through 10 games (two goals and six assists), Alex Tuch has been an important part of Buffalo's offensive efforts this season.
- As Buffalo's top goalie, Alex Lyon has recorded 3 wins and 4 losses this season while giving up 22 goals with 248 saves.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak's six goals and nine assists in 12 games for Boston add up to 15 total points on the season.
- Morgan Geekie is a key piece of the offense for Boston with 10 total points this season. He has scored eight goals and added two assists in 12 games.
- Pavel Zacha has netted two goals on the season, adding eight assists.
- Jeremy Swayman is 3-4-0 this season, amassing 188 saves and giving up 24 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .887 save percentage (41st in the league).
Sabres vs. Bruins Injury Report
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Carson Meyer: Out (Knee),
Jacob Bryson: Day-To-Day (Concussion),
Joshua Norris: Out (Upper Body),
Tyson Kozak: Out (Lower Body)
Bruins
Jordan Harris: Out (Undisclosed)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 11/1/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 11/4/2025 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 11/6/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2025 | Avalanche | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/27/2025 | Senators | L 7-2 | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Islanders | W 5-2 | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 11/4/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 11/6/2025 | Senators | - | Home |