The Carolina Hurricanes (33-21-4) square off against the Buffalo Sabres (24-27-5) as a part of Thursday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at PNC Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank fifth while the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Sabres: Feb. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.22 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 8th |
| Shots | 31.7 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 19.41% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.3% | 2nd |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.21 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.36 | 29th |
| Shots | 28 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.51% | 20th |
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Hurricanes vs. Sabres Top Players
Hurricanes
- One of Carolina's top offensive options this season is Mikko Rantanen, who has recorded 67 points in 57 games.
- Sebastian Aho has 56 points (20 goals, 36 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 45 points through 51 games (22 goals and 23 assists), Seth Jarvis has been an important part of Carolina's offensive attack this season.
- Pyotr Kochetkov (20-11-3) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .902 for Carolina.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has totaled 51 points (one per game) for Buffalo, with 28 goals and 23 assists in 50 games (playing 17:55 per game).
- Rasmus Dahlin is a top offensive contributor for Buffalo with 45 total points this season. He has scored nine goals and added 36 assists in 48 games.
- Jason Zucker has 44 points so far, including 18 goals and 26 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 20-16-4 this season, amassing 1010 saves and allowing 118 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .895 save percentage (46th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Sabres Injury Report
Hurricanes
William Carrier: Out (Lower Body),
Jesper Fast: Out For Season (Neck)
Sabres
Jason Zucker: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 7-3 | Home |
| 2/22/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 6-3 | Away |
| 2/25/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-0 | Away |
| 2/27/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 3/1/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 3/2/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 3/4/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2025 | Predators | L 6-4 | Away |
| 2/22/2025 | Rangers | W 8-2 | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Ducks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |