The Carolina Hurricanes (30-15-4) square off against the Buffalo Sabres (26-16-5) as a part of Monday's NHL slate, starting at 1:30 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on TNT. The Hurricanes rank second with 64 points and the Sabres are sixth with 57 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Sabres: Jan. 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.41 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.90 | 9th |
| Shots | 32.2 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.1 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 21.48% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.58% | 16th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.28 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 21st |
| Shots | 27.9 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 19.58% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.08% | 6th |
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Hurricanes vs. Sabres Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho is one of Carolina's top contributors this season with 50 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 15%.
- Andrei Svechnikov has 16 goals and 24 assists for Carolina to compile 40 total points (0.8 per game).
- Carolina's offensive effort is aided by Nikolaj Ehlers' 40 points. He's contributed 25 assists.
- In the 21 games Brandon Bussi has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 25th in the league.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 50 points make him a vital offensive option for Buffalo. He has 25 goals and 25 assists in 47 games.
- Alex Tuch has racked up 39 points this season, with 16 goals and 23 assists.
- Rasmus Dahlin's six goals and 28 assists add up to 34 points this season.
- Alex Lyon is 10-6-3 this season, collecting 521 saves and allowing 54 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (19th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Sabres Injury Report
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Noah Philp: Out (Concussion),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Day-To-Day (Illness),
William Carrier: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out For Season (Undisclosed)
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Alex Lyon: Out (Lower Body),
Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),
Josh Dunne: Out (Middle-Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Ribs)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2026 | Blues | L 3-0 | Away |
| 1/16/2026 | Panthers | W 9-1 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Devils | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Flyers | W 5-2 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Canadiens | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Wild | L 5-4 | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |