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Thursday's NHL play will see the Colorado Avalanche (11-1-5) take the ice against the Buffalo Sabres (5-7-4), starting at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche are first in the Western Conference (27 points), and the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference (14 points).
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Avalanche vs. Sabres: Nov. 13 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.41 | 2nd |
| Shots | 34.1 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 17.91% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 88.89% | 2nd |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.63 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 90% | 1st |
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Avalanche vs. Sabres Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive options this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has recorded 32 points in 17 games.
- With six goals and 17 assists, Cale Makar is one of the most important offensive options for Colorado with his 23 points (1.4 per game).
- On 37 shots (for 10 goals) and 10 assists, Martin Necas has recorded 20 points this season.
- Scott Wedgewood (10-1-2) has a 2.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .913 for Colorado.
Sabres
- Alex Tuch has scored five goals (0.3 per game) and collected eight assists (0.5 per game), contributing to the Buffalo offense with 13 total points (0.8 per game). He takes 2.2 shots per game, shooting 14.3%.
- Tage Thompson is a leading scorer for Buffalo with 12 total points this season. He has scored six goals and added six assists in 16 games.
- Buffalo's Zachary Benson is among the top offensive players on the team with nine total points (zero goals and nine assists).
- Alex Lyon has a .911 save percentage (15th in the league), with 328 total saves, conceding 32 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has put up a 3-5-3 record this season.
Avalanche vs. Sabres Injury Report
Avalanche
Valeri Nichushkin: Out (Lower Body),
Joel Kiviranta: Out (Lower Body),
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip)
Sabres
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Joshua Norris: Out (Upper Body),
Jason Zucker: Out (Illness),
Zachary Benson: Out (Lower Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Rasmus Dahlin: Out (Personal)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2025 | Oilers | W 9-1 | Away |
| 11/9/2025 | Canucks | W 5-4 | Away |
| 11/11/2025 | Ducks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/13/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 11/16/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/20/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 11/22/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2025 | Blues | L 3-0 | Home |
| 11/8/2025 | Hurricanes | L 6-3 | Away |
| 11/12/2025 | Mammoth | L 5-2 | Away |
| 11/13/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 11/15/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 11/17/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 11/19/2025 | Flames | - | Home |