The Buffalo Sabres (12-14-4) square off against the Vancouver Canucks (11-16-3) at Rogers Arena on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres knocked off the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in overtime in their last game, while the Canucks are coming off a 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will bring home the win in Thursday's hockey action.
In the past 10 games, the Canucks have gone 2-7-1 while totaling 23 total goals (five power-play goals on 39 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 12.8%). They have given up 36 goals.
Sabres vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score of Canucks 4, Sabres 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-104)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres are 12-14-4 overall and 4-4-8 in overtime games.
- Buffalo has eight points (2-0-4) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Sabres scored only one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
- Buffalo finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Sabres have scored three or more goals 17 times, and are 11-3-3 in those games (to record 25 points).
- In the 10 games when Buffalo has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 5-3-2 to register 12 points.
- In the 13 games when it outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 4-7-2 (10 points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 17 times, and went 8-7-2 (18 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have an 11-16-3 record this season and are 4-3-7 in games that have required overtime.
- In the 11 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
- This season the Canucks registered only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Vancouver has two points (1-6-0) in seven games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Canucks have scored more than two goals in 15 games, earning 22 points from those contests.
- This season, Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in 11 games has a record of 5-4-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 2-9-1 (five points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 18 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.77 | 24th |
| 29th | 3.53 | Goals Allowed | 3.6 | 32nd |
| 12th | 28.9 | Shots | 26.9 | 21st |
| 26th | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 25th |
| 13th | 20% | Power Play % | 18.81% | 16th |
| 2nd | 86.21% | Penalty Kill % | 72% | 30th |
Sabres vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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