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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres: Live streaming options, where and how to watch game live on TV, channel list & more | December 20, 2024

Modified Dec 20, 2024 12:30 GMT

The Toronto Maple Leafs face off against the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center on Friday. The puck drop is set to take place at 7 p.m. EST.

The Maple Leafs (20-10-2) have only one defeat in their last five games as the team comes into this matchup after defeating the Dallas Stars away from home. Meanwhile, the Sabres (11-17-4) have lost each of their last 11 games on the trot, with the penultimate of those defeats coming away to the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres game info

Date: Friday, Dec. 20
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo
TV Broadcast: SNO
Live Streaming US: ESPN+, Hulu
Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv

Toronto Maple Leafs game preview

Despite their defeat against the Detroit Red Wings a few games ago, the Maple Leafs look unfazed as they go from strength to strength with each game. Toronto is set to play the bottom-placed Sabres, and the consensus among fans and observers indicates a comfortable win for the away team.

Toronto Maple Leafs injuries

Anthony Stolarz and Jani Hakanpaa are both sidelined for the Maple Leafs with long-term injuries. The return for the pair is not expected to take place before the beginning of the new year.

Buffalo Sabres game preview

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The Sabres seem to be out of their depth as they continue to struggle for points. Buffalo sits at the bottom of the Atlantic Division as it aims to get back to winning ways, but the matchups don't get any easier for the team as it faces the league leaders in an attempt to close the gap between them.

Buffalo Sabres injuries

Jordan Greenway, Rasmus Dahlin and Sam Lafferty are all injured for the Sabres.

Maple Leafs and Sabres key players

Mitch Marner continues to impress upfront for the Maple Leafs as the forward has scored 10 goals and provided 32 assists since the start of this season.

Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch have 25 points each for the Sabres this season, as Thompson has scored 16 goals and nine assists while Tuch has done it the other way around.