By Data Skrive

Dec. 23, 2025 11:28 am EST

NHL action on Tuesday includes a matchup between the Ottawa Senators (18-13-4) and Buffalo Sabres (17-14-4) at Canadian Tire Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Senators rank 11th while the Sabres are 14th in the Eastern Conference.

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Injury reportsSenators

Shane Pinto: Out (Lower Body),

Lars Eller: Out (Foot),

Tyler Kleven: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)

Sabres

Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),

Tyson Kozak: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),

Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),

Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),

Jason Zucker: Out (Lower Body),

Colten Ellis: Out (Concussion)

Stats to know
In 35 games played, Tim Stutzle has totaled 37 points (17 goals and 20 assists).
Linus Ullmark has allowed 75 goals (2.85 goals-against average) and recorded 571 saves.
Tage Thompson has 32 points this season (0.9 per game), with 18 goals and 14 assists in 35 games (playing 18:52 per game).
Alex Lyon has played 19 games this season, conceding 50 goals (2.9 goals-against average) with 481 saves and a .906 save percentage (25th in the league).

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