ITV4 to Air NHL Games Free, Sabres vs Wild Kicks Off Schedule

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ITV4 to Air NHL Games Free, Sabres vs Wild Kicks Off Schedule

NHL fans in the United Kingdom have new excitement with ITV4 announcing its plan to broadcast select NHL games free-to-air. This initiative enhances access to one of the world’s premier ice hockey leagues for UK viewers.

Upcoming Match: Sabres vs. Wild

The first game under this new arrangement features the Buffalo Sabres taking on the Minnesota Wild. Scheduled for Saturday, January 17, the match will begin at 17:30.

Current Season Overview

The Sabres enter this game with an impressive record, having won eight of their last ten matches. Currently, they sit with a season record of 26 wins, 16 losses, and 4 overtime losses. This performance has earned them fourth place in the Atlantic Division and a wildcard playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Tage Thompson, a key player for the Sabres, has been instrumental in their success. He has recorded 11 points over his last five games, including a hat trick in a recent 5-3 victory against the Montreal Canadiens.

Goaltender Stats

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Buffalo Sabres): 10 wins, 6 losses, and 1 overtime loss; save percentage: .901.

Minnesota Wild’s Performance

The Minnesota Wild, with a season record of 26 wins, 13 losses, and 9 overtime losses, aim to break a three-game losing streak. They currently sit fourth in the Central Division, trailing the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche.

Key player Quinn Hughes has recently made a significant impact since his trade from the Vancouver Canucks, contributing 16 points in 16 games.

Broadcast Availability

Details regarding the total number of NHL games ITV4 will broadcast are expected soon. Meanwhile, Premier Sports continues to present the Fastenal-backed European Game of the Week on Sundays.

Betting Odds

As the Sabres prepare to face the Wild, they are favored to win, with betting odds set at 3/4 for the evening’s match.

This new broadcasting partnership not only broadens access to NHL games but also brings thrilling matchups like the upcoming Sabres vs. Wild event to UK viewers.