The Dallas Stars (21-13-1) host the Buffalo Sabres (14-19-4) at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on December 31, 2024, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Stars sit in seventh place in the Western Conference. The Sabres rank 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Stars vs. Sabres: Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Stars' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.54 | 3rd |
| Shots | 31 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 15.38% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.69% | 5th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 26th |
| Shots | 27.3 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 16.04% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.97% | 20th |
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Stars vs. Sabres Top Players
Stars
- Matt Duchene is one of Dallas' top contributors this season with 33 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 23%.
- With 12 goals and 15 assists, Mason Marchment is one of the top offensive options for Dallas with his 27 points (0.8 per game).
- With 25 points through 35 games (eight goals and 17 assists), Jamie Benn has been an important part of Dallas' offense this season.
- Jake Oettinger (17-9-1) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .909 for Dallas.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 18 goals and 11 assists in 32 games for Buffalo add up to 29 total points on the season.
- Alex Tuch has collected 28 points this season, with 12 goals and 16 assists.
- Rasmus Dahlin has 26 points so far, including six goals and 20 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 11-11-3 this season, amassing 639 saves and allowing 73 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (39th in the league).
Stars vs. Sabres Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out (Hip),
Mason Marchment: Questionable (Upper Body),
Mathew Dumba: Out (Upper Body)
Sabres
Nicolas Aube-Kubel: Questionable (Illness),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Wild | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Blackhawks | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Islanders | W 7-1 | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Blackhawks | W 6-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Blues | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |