St. Louis Blues @ Buffalo Sabres Game Thread – November 6th, 2025

📰 Game Thread – Sabres vs. Blues

📅 Date: Tonight, 11-6-2025

🕢 Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. ET

📍 Location: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

🔍 Storylines to Watch:

• The Buffalo Sabres currently sit at 5-4-4, looking to convert close games into regulation wins.  
• The St. Louis Blues are off to a shaky start at 4-8-2, dealing with inconsistency and defensive lapses.  
• Buffalo’s ability to finish strong has become a theme—their last few games have been tightly contested.
• St. Louis will test Buffalo’s depth with their physical style and opportunistic counterattack.
• Home-ice matters: Buffalo will feed off the KeyBank crowd and hope to end a string of games decided after regulation.

📊 Key Players:

For Buffalo:

• Alex Tuch – Leading point-producer, providing offense and presence in key moments.
• Rasmus Dahlin – Heavy minutes, responsible for distribution and defensive coverage against rush plays.
• Alex Lyon – Expected starter; steadiness between the pipes could help the Sabres avoid late breakdowns.

For St. Louis:

• Robert Thomas – The Blues’ creative force, particularly dangerous on the power play.
• Jordan Kyrou – Lots of speed and skill; will challenge Buffalo’s transition defense.
• Jordan Binnington – Goaltender under pressure; his performance could swing the outcome.

🚑 Injuries & Availability:

• Buffalo:  Zach Benson, Jason Zucker, and Jiri Kulich are all out.
• St. Louis: Zach Dean and Jake Neighbours are out.

🎯 What to Watch Tonight:

• Finish in regulation – Buffalo wants to stop going to extra time and grab full two-point wins.
• Special teams matchup – Buffalo’s penalty kill has been elite; if their power play kicks in, they could gain an early edge.
• Neutral zone & transition speed – The Blues thrive on quick counters; Buffalo’s defense must stay sharp.
• Momentum & energy – A fast start from Buffalo could force St. Louis on their heels early.
• Goalie battle – Lyon vs. Binnington; rebound control, traffic in front, and composure under pressure will matter.

Stay tuned here for live updates, momentum swings, and post-game reactions as the Sabres aim to take advantage of home ice and push past a struggling Blues team for two big points tonight. 🟦💛🏒