The Buffalo Sabres travel to the City of Brotherly Love tonight to take on the Philadelphia Flyers in a pivotal mid-week clash. Both teams are looking to solidify their standing as the holiday season approaches, making this Wednesday night matchup at the Xfinity Mobile Arena a must-watch for hockey fans.
Below is everything you need to know to catch the action live.
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Puck Drop: 7:30 PM EST Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
TV Broadcast (National): TNT TV Broadcast (Regional): NBC Sports Philadelphia (Flyers region), MSG-B (Sabres region) – Check local listings as TNT exclusivity may apply. Streaming: HBO Max (B/R Sports Add-On), TNT App
For fans in the USA, TNT is the primary home for tonight’s broadcast. If you’ve cut the cord, you can stream the game directly via HBO Max with the B/R Sports add-on.
Canadian viewers can typically find the game on Sportsnet+ or TVA Sports, depending on regional blackout restrictions.
Game Preview: Sabres Look to Build Momentum at Xfinity Mobile Arena
Both teams come into tonight’s game with interesting narratives unfolding in the 2025-26 season.
Buffalo Sabres (11-11-4): The Sabres are fresh off a dominant 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, a game that saw their offense finally click. They are currently sitting on 26 points and looking to climb back into the Atlantic Division playoff picture.
- Leading Scorers: Tage Thompson continues to be the engine for Buffalo with 22 points (12G, 10A). Alex Tuch is right beside him with 22 points, while youngster Josh Doan is having a breakout year with 18 points.
- Key Injuries: The defense is banged up with Michael Kesselring (lower body) out until mid-December. Forward Justin Danforth is also on IR.
Philadelphia Flyers (14-8-3): The Flyers, sitting comfortably with 31 points, hit a speed bump in their last outing, suffering a tough 5-1 loss to their cross-state rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins. They will be hungry to bounce back on home ice.
- Leading Scorers: The offense is powered by the dynamic Matvei Michkov, who is following up his stellar rookie campaign with another strong season. Travis Konecny remains the heart of the lineup, leading the team in overall points, while offseason addition Trevor Zegras is finding his groove down the middle.
- Key Injuries: The Flyers defense remains in flux with Rasmus Ristolainen dealing with lingering issues, forcing the likes of Jamie Drysdale and Cam York to shoulder heavier minutes.
Key Matchups: Thompson vs. Michkov and Goaltending Battles
Tonight’s game will likely come down to star power. Tage Thompson’s reach and shot versus Matvei Michkov’s creativity in the offensive zone is the headline duel. In net, we expect a showdown between Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Sabres) and Samuel Ersson (Flyers), both of whom are looking to stabilize their save percentages as the season heats up.
My Prediction and Betting Angle
Line: Philadelphia -150 | O/U: 5.5
Honestly, I feel like the Flyers are being slightly overvalued here at -150 given their blowout loss to Pittsburgh just two days ago. However, the Sabres have been notoriously inconsistent on the road.
I think the value here is actually on the Over 5.5. Both teams have posted recent 5-1 scores (one win, one loss), showing that their games are prone to opening up. With Kesselring out for Buffalo and the Flyers’ aggressive forecheck, I expect mistakes that lead to goals. The Flyers should edge this one out on home ice, perhaps 4-3, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Buffalo keeps it close. I’m taking the Flyers to win, but I’m sweating the moneyline.
Finding the Game and Tracking the League
If you are struggling to find the Buffalo Sabres game on TV today, remember that TNT games often blackout local regional sports networks, so checking the HBO Max app is your best bet. For a broader look at the league, check out the full Philadelphia Flyers TV schedule on our site to plan your viewing for the rest of December. We also have updated tables for the NHL Point Leaders for the 2025-26 season if you need to check stats for your fantasy team. Speaking of fantasy, don’t forget to join our online hockey pool for cash prizes on my website—it’s not too late to get in on the weekly action!
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