The NHL slate on Saturday includes a matchup between the New York Rangers (27-24-4) and the Buffalo Sabres (22-27-5), starting at 5:30 PM ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Rangers rank 11th and the Sabres 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Rangers vs. Sabres: Feb. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.98 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 20.57% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.21% | 6th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.13 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 28th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.26% | 19th |
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Rangers vs. Sabres Top Players
Rangers
- With 23 goals and 33 assists this season, Artemi Panarin is one of New York's leading contributors (56 points).
- Having scored four goals and adding 40 assists, Adam Fox is a strong contributor for New York through 55 games.
- New York's offensive effort is aided by Jonathan Tanner Miller's 44 points. He's contributed 28 assists.
- In 39 games played this season, Igor Shesterkin (18-19-2) has given up 107 goals.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 26 goals and 22 assists in 48 games for Buffalo add up to 48 total points on the season.
- Alex Tuch is a key piece of the offense for Buffalo with 42 total points this season. He has scored 18 goals and added 24 assists in 54 games.
- Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin is among the leaders on the team with 42 total points (seven goals and 35 assists).
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 18-16-4 on the season, allowing 114 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 968 saves with an .895 save percentage (51st in the league).
Rangers vs. Sabres Injury Report
Rangers
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Igor Shesterkin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Sabres
Jordan Greenway: Day-To-Day (Middle-Body),
Beck Malenstyn: Day-To-Day (Back),
Mattias Samuelsson: Day-To-Day (Foot)
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2025 | Bruins | W 3-2 | Home |
| 2/7/2025 | Penguins | L 3-2 | Home |
| 2/8/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 4-3 | Away |
| 2/22/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 2/23/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 2/25/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 2/28/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2025 | Devils | W 4-3 | Home |
| 2/4/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 3-2 | Home |
| 2/8/2025 | Predators | L 6-4 | Away |
| 2/22/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |