The Winnipeg Jets (13-12-1) and the Buffalo Sabres (11-12-4) hit the ice on Dec. 5, 2025 at Canada Life Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Jets rank 12th in the Western Conference with 27 points and the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference with 26 points.
How to watch Buffalo Sabres vs. Winnipeg Jets
Buffalo vs. Winnipeg odds
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Injury reports
Jets
Connor Hellebuyck: Out (Knee),
Haydn Fleury: Out (Concussion)
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body)
Stats to know
- Over 26 games played, Mark Scheifele has put up 34 points (14 goals and 20 assists).
- Connor Hellebuyck has conceded 35 goals (2.5 goals-against average) and recorded 369 saves with a .913 save percentage (14th in the league).
- Alex Tuch has eight goals and 15 assists for 23 total points this season.
- Alex Lyon has an .899 save percentage (32nd in the league), with 347 total saves, giving up 39 goals (3.2 goals-against average).
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