Here’s how to watch tonight’s Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabers NHL game: live stream, TV channel and start time

It’s a showdown between two Eastern Conference teams looking to build some momentum when they meet in Pittsburgh. The Buffalo saber (1-3-0) headed out to face the Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2-0) on Wednesday night.

The hosts started the season positively and managed a 6-3 win against the Montreal Canadiens in their last game. After a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers in their last game, the guests are in good shape this year.

Here, GOAL gives you everything you need to know to watch the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabers NHL game and more.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabers: Date and puck drop time

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabers will face off in a highly anticipated NHL game on Tuesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Here’s how to watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabers on TV and live stream online

Local TV station: TNT

Streaming service: MAX

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How to listen to live commentary on Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres

Audio stream: SiriusXM

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Team News Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres

Pittsburgh Penguins team news and key players

After blowing a 2-0 lead in the second period and falling behind 3-2, the Penguins recovered by scoring the final four goals to secure the win. They defeated Montreal 31-27, dominated the faceoff circle, winning 64.6% of draws and were 0-1 on the power play.

Pittsburgh averages 3.5 goals per game and capitalizes on 20 percent of its power play opportunities. Kris Letang leads by 2 goals, Evgeny Malkin tallied 6 assists and Anthony Beauvillier has had 12 shots on goal. On defense, they allow 4 goals per game while killing 83.3 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Tristan Jarry scored 9 goals on 67 shots, with Joel Blomqvist allowing 6 goals on 64 shots.

Buffalo Sabers team news and key players

Despite trailing 1-0 in the first period, Buffalo responded with four consecutive goals to secure the win. The Sabers had a slight advantage in shots, outscored Florida 27-25, won 51.6% of faceoffs and went 0-3 with the man advantage.

The Buffalo Sabers are currently averaging 2 goals per game and have yet to take advantage of any power play opportunities. Alex Tuch leads the team with 2 goals while Jordan Greenway contributed an assist, and Dylan Cozens recorded 16 shots on goal. Defensively, the Sabers concede 3 goals per game and successfully kill 76.9 percent of their opponents’ power plays.

In the gate, Devon Levi has allowed 5 goals on 62 shots while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen conceded 5 goals in 44 attempts.

Head-to-head record Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres

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