The Dallas Stars (25-7-7) and the Buffalo Sabres (20-14-4) meet in Dallas, Texas on December 31, 2025 at American Airlines Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars are second (with 57 points) in the Western Conference and the Sabres are ninth (44 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Stars vs. Sabres: Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.49 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.62 | 4th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 30.58% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.93% | 8th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.08 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 19.13% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.76% | 3rd |
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Stars vs. Sabres Top Players
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen has been imperative to Dallas' offense this season, racking up 54 points in 38 games.
- With 23 goals and 22 assists, Jason Robertson is one of the most important offensive options for Dallas with his 45 points (1.2 per game).
- On 98 shots (for 20 goals) and 25 assists, Wyatt Johnston has contributed 45 points this season.
- Across 25 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 16-6-3. During those games, he's allowed 63 goals while recording 634 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has collected 18 goals and 16 assists in 38 games for Buffalo, good for 34 points.
- Alex Tuch is one of the top contributors for Buffalo with 30 total points (0.8 per game), with 11 goals and 19 assists in 37 games.
- Rasmus Dahlin has 28 points so far, including four goals and 24 assists.
- Alex Lyon has a 10-6-3 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league). He has 521 saves, and has given up 54 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Stars vs. Sabres Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl),
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body)
Sabres
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jason Zucker: Out (Lower Body),
Tyson Kozak: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Alex Lyon: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Red Wings | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Blackhawks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Senators | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Bruins | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Blues | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |