The NHL slate on Friday includes a showdown between the Buffalo Sabres (7-9-4) and the Chicago Blackhawks (10-6-4), starting at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sabres sit in 16th place in the Eastern Conference with 18 points and the Blackhawks are eighth in the Western Conference with 24 points.
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Sabres vs. Blackhawks: Nov. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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)
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.85 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 27th |
| Shots | 28 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.7 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 16.39% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 89.83% | 1st |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.3 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 3rd |
| Shots | 25.1 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.2 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 24.14% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.56% | 7th |
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Sabres vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Sabres
- Tage Thompson is one of Buffalo's top contributors this season with 18 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 12.7%.
- Alex Tuch is another of Buffalo's important contributors currently with 15 total points (six goals and nine assists) to his name.
- Through 17 games, Rasmus Dahlin has proven himself as an important offensive option for Buffalo. He has 14 points (one goal and 13 assists).
- Alex Lyon (3-5-3) has a 3.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .906 for Buffalo.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has put up 28 points (1.4 per game) for Chicago, with 13 goals and 15 assists in 20 games (playing 21:10 per game).
- Tyler Bertuzzi has posted 17 total points (0.9 per game) this season. He has 10 goals and seven assists.
- Teuvo Teravainen has posted five goals on the season, chipping in 10 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 7-4-3 in 14 games this season, conceding 35 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 416 saves and a .922 save percentage (fifth-best in the league).
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body),
Joshua Norris: Out (Upper Body),
Zachary Benson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Hip),
Nick Foligno: Out (Hand),
Shea Michael Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Andre Burakovsky: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Jason Dickinson: Day-To-Day (Shoulder)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2025 | Red Wings | W 5-4 | Away |
| 11/17/2025 | Oilers | W 5-1 | Home |
| 11/19/2025 | Flames | L 6-2 | Home |
| 11/21/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 11/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 11/28/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 3-2 | Home |
| 11/18/2025 | Flames | W 5-2 | Home |
| 11/20/2025 | Kraken | L 3-2 | Home |
| 11/21/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 11/23/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Predators | - | Home |