The New Jersey Devils (8-9-1) will aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they face the Buffalo Sabres (8-9-2) at home on Saturday, November 25 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, MSG, and MSG-B.
Devils vs. Sabres Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, November 25, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: MSG (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Devils and Sabres Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Devils Insights
- The Devils’ 60 total goals (3.3 per game) rank 15th in the NHL.
- The Devils rank 25th in goals against, conceding 67 total goals (3.7 per game) in NHL action.
- Their goal differential (-7) ranks 20th in the league.
- The NHL-leading 23 power-play goals the Devils have recorded this season have come on 63 power-play chances.
- The Devils pace the league with a 36.51% power-play conversion rate.
- The two shorthanded goals the Devils have scored this season rank 12th among NHL teams.
- The Devils’ 78.13% penalty-kill success rate ranks 19th in the league.
- The Devils win 52.5% of their faceoffs to rank eighth in the NHL.
- The Devils connect on 10.5% of their shots (14th in the league).
- The Devils have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 17.6 hits and 12.3 blocked shots per game.
Devils Key Players
- One of New Jersey’s top offensive players this season is Jesper Bratt, who has put up 23 points in 18 games.
- Jack Hughes is another of New Jersey’s major contributors currently with 22 total points (six goals and 16 assists) to his name.
- Through 18 games, Tyler Toffoli has proven himself as a scoring option for New Jersey. He has 16 points (nine goals and seven assists).
- As New Jersey’s top goalie, Akira Schmid has recorded 1 win and 4 losses this season while allowing 20 goals with 164 saves.
Devils Injuries
Brian Halonen: Lower Body (Out),
Nico Daws: Hip (Out),
Nolan Foote: Upper Body (Out),
Nico Hischier: Upper Body (Out),
Timo Meier: Undisclosed (Questionable),
Tomas Nosek: Upper Body (Questionable)
Sabres Insights
- The Sabres have 54 goals this season (2.8 per game), 26th in the NHL.
- The Sabres concede 3.2 goals per game (61 in total), 18th in the league.
- They have the 20th-ranked goal differential in the league at -7.
- The Sabres have seven power-play goals (on 55 chances), 26th in the NHL.
- The Sabres have the NHL’s 27th-ranked power-play percentage (12.73).
- The Sabres have two shorthanded goals (12th in NHL).
- The 85.71% penalty-kill percentage of the Sabres is seventh in the NHL.
- The Sabres win 44.7% of faceoffs, 31st-ranked in the NHL.
- The 10% shooting percentage of the Sabres is 17th in the league.
- The Sabres have held their opponents scoreless one time.
Sabres Key Players
- Rasmus Dahlin has racked up 16 points (0.8 per game) for Buffalo, with four goals and 12 assists in 19 games (playing 24:56 per game).
- Casey Mittelstadt has totaled 15 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has three goals and 12 assists.
- John-Jason Peterka is a key player on offense for Buffalo with eight goals and seven assists.
- Eric Comrie is 1-2-0 on the season, giving up nine goals (2.6 goals against average) and collecting 79 saves with an .898 save percentage (38th in the league).
Sabres Injuries
Jack Quinn: Achilles (Out),
Tage Thompson: Upper Body (Out)