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When the Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres meet up at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday, Dec. 8 at 9 p.m. ET, Nazem Kadri and Alex Tuch will be two of the main players to keep an eye on. Here's everything you need to know to know about the Flames-Sabres game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Flames vs. Sabres Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flames | -1.5 | 220 | -270 | 6.5 | 110 | -130 | -110 | -110 |
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Flames vs. Sabres Prediction
ATS Pick: Sabres (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Flames 4 - Sabres 3
Flames vs. Sabres Betting Insights
- Calgary and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 10 of 30 games this season.
- Buffalo has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 13 of 28 games this season.
- The teams combine to score 5.3 goals per game, 1.2 fewer than this game's total.
- Combined, these teams allow 6.3 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game's total.
- The Flames are 31st in goals scored in the league, and the Sabres are 23rd.
- The Flames are 15th in the league in goals conceded, and the Sabres are 24th.
Flames Stats
- The Flames rank 31st in the NHL with 70 goals scored (2.3 per game).
- Calgary ranks 15th in goals against, allowing 86 total goals (2.9 per game) in NHL play.
- Their goal differential (-16) ranks 29th in the league.
- The 13 power-play goals Calgary has put up this season rank 24th in the NHL (on 95 chances).
- The Flames have the league's 32nd-ranked power-play conversion rate (13.68%).
- The three shorthanded goals Calgary has scored this season rank fifth among all NHL squads.
Flames Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | 30 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 34 | 6 | 49.5% |
| Rasmus Andersson | 30 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 46 | 7 | - |
| Morgan Frost | 30 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 55.8% |
| Matthew Coronato | 29 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 34.3% |
| Mikael Backlund | 30 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 27 | 11 | 51.9% |
Flames Player Props
Sabres Stats
- The Sabres' 82 goals on the season (2.9 per game) rank them 23rd in the league.
- Buffalo concedes 3.4 goals per game (96 total), which ranks 24th in the league.
- With a goal differential of -14, they are 28th in the league.
- Buffalo has 15 power-play goals (18th in NHL) on 83 chances.
- The Sabres have the league's 21st-ranked power-play percentage (18.07).
- In terms of shorthanded goals, Buffalo has three.
Sabres Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Tuch | 28 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 11 | 44% |
| Tage Thompson | 28 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 26 | 11 | 48.3% |
| Josh Doan | 28 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 50% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 25 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 47 | 13 | - |
| Jack Quinn | 28 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 26 | 6 | 0% |
Sabres Player Props
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