Golden Knights vs Sabres preview: Jack Eichel stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Vegas Golden Knights (11-5-2) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-5-3) today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 3:30 PM ET at KeyBank Center. Jack Eichel headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Golden Knights vs Sabres: game info
- Start: 3:30 PM ET, KeyBank Center.
- TV: ESPN+, MSGB, Scripps Sports.
- Records: Vegas Golden Knights 11-5-2, Buffalo Sabres 8-5-3.
Recent form: last five games
Golden Knights: W 4-1 vs OTT, L 5-2 vs NJ, L 3-2 at BOS, W 3-2 at PIT, W 2-1 at DET.
Sabres: W 2-0 at SJ, W 7-6 at ANA, W 3-2 at LA, L 2-1 vs OTT, W 5-2 vs CBJ.
Golden Knights vs Sabres injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Golden Knights: Parker Wotherspoon (D) injured reserve - upper body.
- Sabres: Konsta Helenius (C) out - upper body; Justin Danforth (RW) injured reserve - upper body; Alex Lyon (G) injured reserve - shoulder; Matt Grzelcyk (D) injured reserve - lower body.
Player trends to know
Jack Eichel (Golden Knights): 7 goals and 16 assists for 23 points in 18 games, 2.4 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 12 of 18. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 1-0 (1 SOG), 0-0 (0 SOG), 0-0 (1 SOG), 0-2 (1 SOG), 0-1 (4 SOG).
Mark Stone (Golden Knights): 10 goals and 9 assists for 19 points in 18 games, 1.9 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 13 of 18. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 0-1 (3 SOG), 1-0 (1 SOG), 1-0 (2 SOG), 0-1 (3 SOG), 0-0 (0 SOG).
Tage Thompson (Sabres): 10 goals and 9 assists for 19 points in 16 games, 4.3 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 11 of 16 and 3+ shots on goal in 12 of 16. He has a point in each of his last 5 games. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 0-1 (6 SOG), 3-2 (4 SOG), 2-0 (8 SOG), 0-1 (2 SOG), 0-1 (3 SOG).
Zach Benson (Sabres): 2 goals and 13 assists for 15 points in 16 games, 2.4 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 11 of 16. He has a point in each of his last 6 games. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 1-0 (5 SOG), 1-2 (3 SOG), 0-2 (4 SOG), 0-1 (3 SOG), 0-1 (3 SOG).
Matchup angle
The Golden Knights have won 3 of their last 5 and the Sabres have won 4 of 5. Over those games the Golden Knights scored 2.6 and allowed 2.4 a game; the Sabres scored 3.6 and allowed 2.4.
What to watch
- Jack Eichel: 23 points in 18 games, a point in 12, 2.4 shots on goal a game.
- Mark Stone: 19 points in 18 games, a point in 13, 1.9 shots on goal a game.
- Tage Thompson: 19 points in 16 games, a point in 11, 4.3 shots on goal a game, a point in each of his last 5.
- Zach Benson: 15 points in 16 games, a point in 11, 2.4 shots on goal a game, a point in each of his last 6.
- The injury lists above, which can change before puck drop.
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FAQ
Is Jack Eichel playing today? ESPN's injury report does not list Jack Eichel as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to puck drop.
What time is Golden Knights vs Sabres today? The game starts at 3:30 PM ET at KeyBank Center. TV: ESPN+, MSGB, Scripps Sports.
How has Jack Eichel played lately? Jack Eichel has 23 points in 18 games this season and a point in 12 of them. Past results only, not a prediction.