Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Matchup: Philadelphia Flyers (17-9-6) at Buffalo Sabres (14-14-4)
Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
The Philadelphia Flyers travel to Western New York tonight to take on the Buffalo Sabres in a Thursday night showdown that has major implications for the Eastern Conference standings. If you are looking to catch every hit, goal, and save, here is everything you need to know about how to watch the Flyers at Sabres game on TV and online.
TV Channel and Streaming Options
For viewers in the USA, tonight’s game is an exclusive national broadcast. You will not find this game on traditional cable channels like NBC Sports Philadelphia or MSG. Instead, the game is available exclusively on ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu. This is part of the NHL’s national digital rights package, so you must have a subscription to one of these platforms to watch the game live.
In Canada, the game is typically available to stream via Sportsnet+ (Premium) as an out-of-market matchup, though viewers in the Sabres’ broadcast region (Southern Ontario) should check local listings for blackout restrictions or availability on basic cable packages if applicable.
Game Overview and Team Records
The Philadelphia Flyers enter tonight’s contest with a solid 17-9-6 record, sitting comfortably in the Metropolitan Division playoff picture. They are coming off a morale-boosting 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, where they snapped a brief three-game losing skid. New addition Trevor Zegras has been electric, finding chemistry with the roster and helping the team overcome early-season hurdles.
The Buffalo Sabres (14-14-4) are fighting to get back over the .500 mark. They are currently riding a hot hand, having won three straight games, including a convincing 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. Defending home ice at KeyBank Center is crucial for Buffalo as they try to claw their way back into the Atlantic Division wildcard race.
Key Players and Leading Scorers (2025-26 Season)
Philadelphia Flyers Leaders:
- Trevor Zegras: 14 Goals, 19 Assists (33 Points)
- Travis Konecny: 9 Goals, 20 Assists (29 Points)
- Matvei Michkov: 8 Goals, 10 Assists (18 Points)
Buffalo Sabres Leaders:
- Tage Thompson: 16 Goals, 13 Assists (29 Points)
- Alex Tuch: 11 Goals, 17 Assists (28 Points)
- Rasmus Dahlin: 3 Goals, 22 Assists (25 Points)
Injury Report
Buffalo Sabres:
- Jason Zucker: Out (Lower Body)
- Jiri Kulich: Out (Blood Clot)
- Colten Ellis: Out (Concussion)
- Michael Kesselring: Probable (Lower Body – Expected to return tonight)
Philadelphia Flyers:
- Tyson Foerster: Out (Long-term injury, approx. 5 months)
- Ryan Ellis: Out (LTIR)
Prediction and Betting Insight
Betting Odds: Sabres -142 | Flyers +118 | O/U: 6.5
Personally, I think the books are giving Buffalo a little too much credit here just because they are at home and on a mini-streak. While the Sabres have looked better defensively in their last three outings, the Flyers have been the more consistent team throughout the 2025-26 campaign. Trevor Zegras is playing with a chip on his shoulder, and the Flyers’ road record is respectable. The Over/Under at 6.5 is tricky; both teams have capable goalies in Vladar and Luukkonen/Levi, but they also have explosive offenses.
I’m fading the home favorite tonight. I like the value on the Flyers Moneyline (+118). I expect a tight, back-and-forth game that might require overtime, but I see Philadelphia’s depth winning out. I’m also leaning toward the Under 6.5, as playoff-style intensity starts to creep in before the holiday break.
Score Prediction: Flyers 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
Finding Hockey on TV and Online
If you are struggling to find the Philadelphia Flyers on TV today, remember to check your streaming apps first, as the league continues to shift more exclusive games to digital platforms like ESPN+. For the broader Buffalo Sabres TV schedule, most non-national games remain on MSG, but tonight is an exception. As we watch the NHL point leaders for the 2025-26 season jockey for position, don’t forget to check out our online hockey pool on the website. We offer weekly cash prizes for picking the top scorers, and it’s a great way to stay engaged with games across the league, even the ones you can’t watch live.
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