Wednesday's NHL slate will see the Pittsburgh Penguins (10-6-5) hit the ice against the Buffalo Sabres (9-9-4), starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with 25 points and the Sabres are 15th in the Eastern Conference with 22 points.
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Penguins vs. Sabres: Nov. 26 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.62 | 4th |
| Shots | 27 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 32% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.25% | 5th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 26th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.2 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 17.91% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.69% | 1st |
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Penguins vs. Sabres Top Players
Penguins
- Evgeni Malkin is one of Pittsburgh's top contributors this season with 24 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 13.2%.
- Sidney Crosby has 13 goals and 10 assists for Pittsburgh to compile 23 total points (1.1 per game).
- On 45 shots (for five goals) and 10 assists, Bryan Rust has created 15 points this season.
- As Pittsburgh's top goalie, Arturs Silovs has recorded 4 wins and 3 losses this season while giving up 29 goals with 285 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 12 goals and nine assists in 22 games for Buffalo add up to 21 total points on the season.
- Alex Tuch is a leading scorer for Buffalo with 20 total points this season. He has scored seven goals and added 13 assists in 22 games.
- Rasmus Dahlin's one goal and 15 assists add up to 16 points this season.
- Alex Lyon is 3-5-3 in 12 games this season, conceding 34 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 329 saves and a .906 save percentage (25th in the league).
Penguins vs. Sabres Injury Report
Penguins
Rickard Rakell: Out (Hand),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Lower Body),
Justin Brazeau: Out (Upper Body),
Noel Acciari: Out (Upper Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body)
Sabres
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Jordan Greenway: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2025 | Predators | W 4-0 | Home |
| 11/21/2025 | Wild | L 5-0 | Home |
| 11/22/2025 | Kraken | L 3-2 | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 12/1/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Flames | L 6-2 | Home |
| 11/21/2025 | Blackhawks | W 9-3 | Home |
| 11/23/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 11/28/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 11/29/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/1/2025 | Jets | - | Home |