The Buffalo Sabres have announced the 2024-25 black and red jersey schedule, which kicks off Oct. 26 against the Detroit Red Wings. This will make the third season of the return of the popular 'Goathead' jerseys.
The team will wear the jerseys, modeled after the uniforms the Sabres wore from 1996 until 2006, for 15 games this upcoming season:
- Saturday, Oct. 26 vs. Detroit Red Wings – 1 p.m. (Hockey Halloween)
- Friday, Nov. 1 vs. New York Islanders – 7 p.m. (Hockey Fights Cancer)
- Friday, Nov. 29 vs. Vancouver Canucks – 3 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 5 vs. Winnipeg Jets – 7 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 20 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 27 vs. Chicago Blackhawks – 7 p.m. (Winterfest)
- Monday, Jan. 6 vs. Washington Capitals – 7 p.m.
- Friday, Jan. 17 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – 7 p.m.
- Friday, Jan. 31 vs. Nashville Predators – 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, Feb. 4 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7 p.m. (Girls and Women in Sports Night)
- Saturday, March 1 vs. Montreal Canadiens – 7 p.m.
- Monday, March 10 vs. Edmonton Oilers – 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 5 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 8 vs. Carolina Hurricanes – 7 p.m.
- Thursday, April 17 vs. Philadelphia Flyers – 7 p.m. (Fan Appreciation Night)
The Sabres are 18-7-2 all-time in the black and red third jerseys and have scored five or more goals a total of 14 times.