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The Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2) and the Buffalo Sabres (1-3) take the ice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 16, 2024 at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on TNT.
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Penguins vs. Sabres: Oct. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
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Penguins' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.09 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.02 | 13th |
| Shots | 32.7 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 15.27% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.66% | 10th |
Sabres' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.98 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 11th |
| Shots | 30.9 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 16.59% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.84% | 13th |
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Penguins vs. Sabres Top Players
Penguins
- With 42 goals and 52 assists last season, Sidney Crosby was one of Pittsburgh's top contributors (94 points).
- Having scored 27 goals and adding 40 assists a year ago, Evgeni Malkin was a key piece on offense for Pittsburgh over the course 82 games.
- Bryan Rust generated 56 points for Pittsburgh in 62 games a season ago, netting a goal on 14.3% of his shots and recording 28 goals and 28 assists.
- Last season for Pittsburgh, Tristan Jarry (19-25-5) registered a 2.9 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .903.
Sabres
- Alex Tuch's 22 goals and 37 assists in 75 games for Buffalo last season added up to 59 total points.
- Rasmus Dahlin helped lead the offense for Buffalo last season with 20 goals and 39 assists.
- Tage Thompson's 29 goals and 27 assists added up to 56 points.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was 27-22-4 in 54 games last season, conceding 132 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).
Penguins vs. Sabres Injury Report
Penguins
Alex Nedeljkovic: Out (Lower Body),
Vasiliy Ponomarev: Out (Upper Body),
Blake Lizotte: Out (Concussion),
Matt Nieto: Out (Knee)
Sabres
Nicolas Aube-Kubel: Out (Lower Body)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2024 | Red Wings | W 6-3 | Away |
| 10/12/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 4-2 | Away |
| 10/14/2024 | Canadiens | W 6-3 | Away |
| 10/16/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 10/18/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 10/20/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Flames | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2024 | Devils | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/10/2024 | Kings | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/12/2024 | Panthers | W 5-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/17/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/19/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Stars | - | Home |