How to watch Sabres vs. Stars: TV channel and streaming options for December 31
Find out how to watch the Buffalo Sabres play the Dallas Stars, with time, TV channel and streaming information.

By Data Skrive
Dec. 31, 2025 3:24 pm EST
The Dallas Stars (25-7-7) and the Buffalo Sabres (20-14-4) meet on Dec. 31, 2025 at American Airlines Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars are second in the Western Conference and the Sabres are ninth in the Eastern Conference.
How to watch Buffalo Sabres vs. Dallas Stars
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Streaming: Fubo (Stream now)
- TV: ESPN+
- Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.
Buffalo vs. Dallas odds
- Puck Line: Dallas -1.5 (+155), Buffalo +1.5 (-190)
- Favorite Moneyline: Dallas -150
- Underdog Moneyline: Buffalo +125
- Total: 6
- Total Over Odds: -120
- Total Under Odds: +100
Injury reports
Stars
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl)
Sabres
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jason Zucker: Out (Lower Body),
Tyson Kozak: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Alex Lyon: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Stats to know
- In 38 games played, Mikko Rantanen has totaled 54 points (15 goals and 39 assists).
- Jake Oettinger has conceded 63 goals (2.5 goals-against average) and racked up 634 saves with a .910 save percentage (17th in the league).
- In 38 games played this season, Tage Thompson has 34 points (0.9 per game), with 18 goals and 16 assists.
- Alex Lyon has played 21 games this season, conceding 54 goals (2.8 goals-against average) with 521 saves and a .906 save percentage (25th in the league).