Games / NHL / Nov 17, 2026

Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) visit the Philadelphia Flyers (5-10-5) on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA. TV: ESPN+. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres.

NHLTuesday, November 17, 2026

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

7:00 PM ETNov 17, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers5-10-5

DateNov 17, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueXfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA

TVESPN+

Team comparison

Buffalo SabresPhiladelphia Flyers

Goals per game

2.9

2.3

Goals allowed per game

3.4

3.3

8-6-3Record5-10-5

6th in Atlantic DivisionStanding6th in Metropolitan Division

4-4Road record / home record3-7

LWLWWLast 5WLLLW

L1StreakW1

Team stats

Buffalo SabresPhiladelphia Flyers

Goals Against Average

3.29

3.25

Shots Against per Game

27.1

28.6

Penalty Kill Percentage

71.2

80.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.94

2.25

Shots per Game

28.4

23.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

14.3

18.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

158

190

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Buffalo Sabres

Alex Lyon G · Shoulder

Injured Reserve

Konsta Helenius C · Upper Body

Out

Justin Danforth RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Matt Grzelcyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen D · Hand - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Nikita Grebenkin RW · Back

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Buffalo SabresLWLWW

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-4

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 5-2

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsL 1-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 3-2

Oct 29, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksW 7-6

Philadelphia FlyersWLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Vancouver CanucksW 3-1

Nov 8, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 3-4

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York RangersL 2-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 2-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 6-3

Season series

PHI leads series 1-0

Feb 24, 2027BUF 0, PHI 0

Nov 17, 2026BUF 0, PHI 0

Oct 21, 2026PHI 3, BUF 1

Team pages

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

Philadelphia Flyers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers?

The game is on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA.

How can I watch Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers?

TV: ESPN+.

What are the records of the Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers?

Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3. Philadelphia Flyers: 5-10-5.

Who is injured for Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers?

Listed out or doubtful: Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lyon, Konsta Helenius, Justin Danforth, Matt Grzelcyk. Philadelphia Flyers: Rasmus Ristolainen, Nikita Grebenkin. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers played?

Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA.

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