The Edmonton Oilers (37-22-4) are set to face off against the Buffalo Sabres (24-32-6) on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. This game features two teams with contrasting seasons, as the Oilers aim to solidify their playoff position while the Sabres look to end their losing streak.
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers have had a strong season, currently sitting in the third seed in the Western Conference. They are coming off a narrow 3-2 victory over the Sabres in January, which marked their third win in four games. Key players for the Oilers include:
Connor McDavid: Leading the team with 35 goals and 60 assists for a total of 95 points. McDavid has been a consistent offensive force for the Oilers.
Leon Draisaitl: Averaging 30 goals and 50 assists for a total of 80 points. Draisaitl has been a reliable scorer and playmaker for the Oilers.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Contributing significantly with 20 goals and 40 assists for a total of 60 points. Nugent-Hopkins has shown promise and continues to develop his game.
In their last game against the Sabres, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two goals, while Connor McDavid added one goal and two assists. The Oilers have rebounded from a five-game skid to win three of their last four games.
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres have had a challenging season, currently sitting in the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference. They are on a six-game losing streak and are looking to bounce back after a 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Key players for the Sabres include:
Tage Thompson: Leading the team with 30 goals and 25 assists for a total of 55 points. Thompson has been a consistent offensive threat for the Sabres.
Alex Tuch: Averaging 20 goals and 30 assists for a total of 50 points. Tuch has been a reliable scorer and playmaker for the Sabres.
Rasmus Dahlin: Contributing significantly with 10 goals and 35 assists for a total of 45 points. Dahlin has shown promise and continues to develop his game.
In their last game against the Panthers, the Sabres fired 21 shots on goal but came up empty, losing 4-0 in their third shutout of the season. The Sabres are looking for stronger defense and goaltending to help snap this latest winless streak1.
Game Insights
Points/Game: The Oilers are averaging 3.1 goals per game, while the Sabres are averaging 3.2 goals.
Rebounds/Game: The Oilers have given up 185 goals while scoring 205 for a +20 scoring differential.
Field Goal Percentage: The Sabres have gone 9-14-4 in games where they have more penalties than their opponent.
Injuries
Sabres: Jason Zucker (lower body), Jordan Greenway (illness), and Jiri Kulich (illness) are out.
Oilers: No significant injuries reported.
Edmonton Oilers – 185
Buffalo Sabres 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, March 9, 2025
