Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres - NHL Game Preview - December 18, 2025 - CBS Sports

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Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-

KeyBank CenterBuffalo, NY

Flyers	2.77 GF AVG	2.77 GA AVG	18.70 Power Play
Sabres	2.97 GF AVG	3.37 GA AVG	17.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Ryan Ellis (D)	Back	06-30-2026Out for the season
Rasmus Ristolainen (D)	Triceps	12-12-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 13
Tyson Foerster (RW)	Upper Body	02-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 3
Cam York (D)	Upper Body	12-06-2025Day-to-Day

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Michael Kesselring (D)	Lower Body	12-17-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 18
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

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