The Buffalo Sabres (35-39-7, on a four-game losing streak) host the Philadelphia Flyers (33-38-10) at KeyBank Center. The matchup on Thursday, April 17 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Thursday's game.
The Flyers have a 5-4-1 record over their last 10 games. They have totaled 37 goals while conceding 41 in that time. On the power play, 25 opportunities have resulted in five goals (20.0% conversion rate).
Sabres vs. Flyers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Sabres 4, Flyers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-165)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Flyers (+1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have finished 7-7-14 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 35-39-7.
- In the 24 games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-8-5 record (good for 27 points).
- In the nine games this season the Sabres recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-8-0 (two points).
- Buffalo has scored two goals in 19 games this season (2-15-2 record, six points).
- The Sabres are 32-12-5 in the 49 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 69 points).
- In the 31 games when Buffalo has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 25 points after finishing 12-18-1.
- In the 31 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 14-15-2 (30 points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 49 games, going 21-23-5 to register 47 points.
Flyers Splits and Trends
- The Flyers have a 12-10-22 record in overtime games this season and a 33-38-10 overall record.
- In the 24 games Philadelphia has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 27 points.
- Across the 11 games this season the Flyers ended with just one goal, they have earned four points.
- Philadelphia has earned 14 points (5-8-4 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Flyers have scored three or more goals 45 times, earning 58 points from those matchups (26-13-6).
- This season, Philadelphia has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games has a record of 12-7-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Philadelphia is 20-12-6 (46 points).
- The Flyers have been outshot by opponents in 41 games, going 11-26-4 to register 26 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Flyers AVG | Flyers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.21 | Goals Scored | 2.81 | 24th |
| 29th | 3.49 | Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 28th |
| 20th | 27.7 | Shots | 27 | 26th |
| 21st | 28.9 | Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 8th |
| 24th | 18.86% | Power Play % | 14.62% | 30th |
| 24th | 76.57% | Penalty Kill % | 77.5% | 20th |
Sabres vs. Flyers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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