NHL action on Saturday includes the Minnesota Wild (14-7-4) hosting the Buffalo Sabres (9-11-4) at Grand Casino Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild are third in the Western Conference and the Sabres rank 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Wild vs. Sabres: Nov. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 9th |
| Shots | 28 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 25% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.97% | 24th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 17.39% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 88.06% | 2nd |
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Wild vs. Sabres Top Players
Wild
- A productive offensive player this season for Minnesota, Kirill Kaprizov has put up 30 points.
- Matthew Boldy is another of Minnesota's important contributors currently with 28 total points (14 goals and 14 assists) to his name.
- Minnesota's scoring effort is aided by Marcus Johansson's 28 points. He's contributed 12 assists.
- In the 16 games Filip Gustavsson has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 26th in the league.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has scored 12 goals (0.5 per game) and collected nine assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the Buffalo offense with 21 total points (0.9 per game). He averages 3.8 shots per game, shooting 13.3%.
- Alex Tuch has scored 20 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has seven goals and 13 assists.
- Rasmus Dahlin has netted one goal on the season, adding 15 assists.
- Alex Lyon has a 3-6-3 record this season, with an .899 save percentage (33rd in the league). He has 347 saves, and has conceded 39 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Wild vs. Sabres Injury Report
Wild
Vinnie Hinostroza: Out (Undisclosed),
Vladimir Tarasenko: Out (Lower Body),
Marcus Foligno: Out (Lower Body),
Marco Rossi: Out (Lower Body)
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Mattias Samuelsson: Day-To-Day (Concussion),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body)
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Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | Jets | W 3-0 | Away |
| 11/26/2025 | Blackhawks | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/28/2025 | Avalanche | W 3-2 | Home |
| 11/29/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Penguins | L 4-2 | Away |
| 11/28/2025 | Devils | L 5-0 | Home |
| 11/29/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/1/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
| 12/3/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Jets | - | Away |