The Calgary Flames (11-15-4) take on the Buffalo Sabres (11-13-4) as a part of Monday's NHL action, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Saddledome and broadcast on ESPN+. The Flames rank 14th in the Western Conference and the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Flames vs. Sabres: Dec. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Flames' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.33 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.87 | 12th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 13.68% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.67% | 5th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 27th |
| Shots | 29 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 18.07% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.18% | 1st |
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Flames vs. Sabres Top Players
Flames
- One of Calgary's top offensive players this season is Nazem Kadri, who has recorded 23 points in 30 games.
- Rasmus Andersson has six goals and 14 assists for Calgary to compile 20 total points (0.7 per game).
- Calgary's scoring effort is aided by Morgan Frost's 20 points. He's contributed nine assists.
- In 23 games played this season, Dustin Wolf (8-12-2) has allowed 59 goals.
Sabres
- Alex Tuch's eight goals and 15 assists in 28 games for Buffalo add up to 23 total points on the season.
- Tage Thompson has helped lead the offense for Buffalo this season with 12 goals and 10 assists.
- Buffalo's Josh Doan is among the leaders on the team with 19 total points (nine goals and 10 assists).
- Alex Lyon has an .899 save percentage (32nd in the league), with 347 total saves, allowing 39 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has compiled a 3-6-3 record this season.
Flames vs. Sabres Injury Report
Flames
Zayne Parekh: Out (Upper Body),
Martin Pospisil: Out (Undisclosed),
Samuel Honzek: Out (Upper Body)
Sabres
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body)
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Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Predators | L 5-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Wild | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Mammoth | W 2-0 | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/10/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Jets | W 5-1 | Home |
| 12/3/2025 | Flyers | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Jets | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/8/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |
