The Edmonton Oilers (13-11-5) host the Buffalo Sabres (11-14-4) at Rogers Place on Dec. 9, 2025, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are seventh (with 31 points) in the Western Conference and the Sabres are 16th (26 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Injury reportsOilers
Jake Walman: Out (Undisclosed),
Connor Clattenburg: Out (Eye),
Kasperi Kapanen: Out (Lower Body),
Jack Roslovic: Out (Undisclosed),
Noah Philp: Out (Upper Body)
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jason Zucker: Out (Undisclosed),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body)
Stats to know
Over 29 games played, Connor McDavid has put up 42 points (14 goals and 28 assists).
In 21 games, Stuart Skinner has conceded 57 goals (2.86 goals-against average) and has recorded 451 saves.
Over 29 games played this season, Alex Tuch has collected24 points (0.8 per game), with nine goals and 15 assists).
Alex Lyon has a .900 save percentage (32nd in the league). He has 351 saves, and has conceded 39 goals (3.2 goals-against average).
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