The Colorado Avalanche (2-0-1) take on the Buffalo Sabres (0-2) in NHL action on Monday, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Avalanche vs. Sabres: Oct. 13 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Avalanche's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.82 | 11th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 25.22% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.51% | 12th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.50 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 18.78% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.35% | 24th |
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Avalanche vs. Sabres Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon, a leading offensive player last season for Colorado, registered 116 points on the season.
- Cale Makar was another of Colorado's top contributors last season, totaling 92 total points (30 goals and 62 assists).
- Colorado's scoring effort last season was aided by Martin Necas' 92 points, including 57 assists.
- In 56 games played last season, Mackenzie Blackwood (28-21-6) gave up 137 goals.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 44 goals and 28 assists in 76 games for Buffalo last season added up to 72 total points.
- Rasmus Dahlin collected 67 points last season, with 17 goals and 50 assists.
- Alex Tuch's 35 goals and 31 assists added up to 66 points.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was 24-24-5 last season, giving up 169 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .887 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Avalanche vs. Sabres Injury Report
Avalanche
Mackenzie Blackwood: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Samuel Girard: Out (Upper Body),
Ronnie Attard: Out (Lower Body),
Sean Behrens: Out (Undisclosed),
Nikita Prishchepov: Out (Undisclosed),
Jacob MacDonald: Out (Hip),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Sabres
Zachary Benson: Day-To-Day (Face),
Joshua Norris: Out (Upper Body),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Undisclosed),
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Lower Body),
Carson Meyer: Out (Knee)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Kings | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/9/2025 | Mammoth | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Stars | L 5-4 | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Rangers | L 4-0 | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Bruins | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 10/15/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/20/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |