NHL action on Sunday features the Buffalo Sabres (13-14-4) visiting the Seattle Kraken (12-11-6) at Climate Pledge Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres are 16th (with 30 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Kraken are 13th (30 points) in the Western Conference.
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Sabres vs. Kraken: Dec. 14 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
- 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 | 3 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.62% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.56% | 2nd |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.52 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 15th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 17.58% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 66.67% | 32nd |
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Sabres vs. Kraken Top Players
Sabres
- One of Buffalo's top offensive players this season is Tage Thompson, who has put up 28 points in 31 games.
- Having scored 10 goals and adding 15 assists, Alex Tuch is a strong contributor for Buffalo through 30 games.
- On 75 shots (for three goals) and 22 assists, Rasmus Dahlin has recorded 25 points this season.
- Alex Lyon (5-6-3) has a 3.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .901 for Buffalo.
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle's 18 points make him an important offensive option for Seattle. He has put up nine goals and nine assists in 29 games.
- Matthew Beniers has racked up 17 points this season, with four goals and 13 assists.
- Vince Dunn is a key player on offense for Seattle with five goals and 12 assists.
- Joey Daccord has an .892 save percentage (43rd in the league), with 440 total saves, conceding 53 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has compiled an 8-7-4 record this season.
Sabres vs. Kraken Injury Report
Sabres
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jason Zucker: Out (Lower Body),
Colten Ellis: Out (Concussion),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Alex Tuch: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Kraken
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Lower Body),
Jared McCann: Out (Lower Body),
Matt Murray: Out (Lower Body),
Berkly Catton: Out (Upper Body)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Flames | L 7-4 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Oilers | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Canucks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Wild | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/10/2025 | Kings | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Mammoth | L 5-3 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |