The Boston Bruins will host the Buffalo Sabres to start the thrilling NHL game on October 11, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
Boston has a high power play efficiency of 28.6% (8th in the league). The two teams are excellent at killing penalties, each keeping a flawless 100% rate (first in the league).
The Bruins dominate face-offs, with a 54.1% (10th) record, while the Sabres only manage a 35% (31st) record. Buffalo gives up 4 goals per game (20th), but Boston has been much more dependable defensively, giving up just 2 goals per game (9th).
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Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres: Date and puck-drop time
The Boston Bruins will take on the Buffalo Sabres in an epic NHL game on October 11, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
| Date | October 11, 2025 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
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Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres team news
Boston Bruins team news
Joonas Korpisalo has a 1-0 record, a 2.90 goals-against average, and a .875 save percentage.
Jeremy Swayman has a 1-0-0 record, a 1.00 GAA, and a .972 save percentage.
Boston Bruins injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hampus Lindholm | Lower body injury | Day-to-Day |
Buffalo Sabres team news
Alex Lyon is 0-1-0, has a 3.01 goals-against average, and a .906 save percentage.
Buffalo Sabres injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Benson | Face injury | Day-to-Day |
| Josh Norris | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres head-to-head record
The Buffalo Sabres have won three of the last five encounters between the Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres, indicating that Buffalo has the advantage in recent meetings. Earlier in the season, the Sabres dominated with resounding wins, such as a 7-2 thumping on January 29, a close 3-2 victory on March 18, and a 6-3 victory on April 7.
The Bruins, however, demonstrated their ability by winning the two meetings prior to that stretch, 3-1 on December 22, 2024, and 4-1 on December 28, 2023.
The Sabres might enter the game confidently given these patterns, but Boston's defensive prowess and capacity for comebacks might make it a close and intense contest.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2025 | Sabres 6-3 Bruins |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Sabres 3-2 Bruins |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Sabres 7-2 Bruins |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Bruins 3-1 Sabres |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Bruins 4-1 Sabres |