NHL · Wednesday, 28 October, MSK
San Jose Sharks — Buffalo Sabres
☆ Save matchModel prediction for 28 October
Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.
In short
Buffalo Sabres are favourites: 61% to win including overtime and shootout.
5.9 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).
Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 60%.
Why
- Buffalo Sabres are more dangerous in attack: 3.3 expected goals against 2.6.
Facts
- League table: San Jose Sharks — No. 24, 6 pts; Buffalo Sabres — No. 19, 7 pts. A gap of 1 pt.
- Last 5 meetings: San Jose Sharks 1 win, Buffalo Sabres 4.
Probabilities
| Expected goals: San Jose Sharks — Buffalo Sabres | 2.6–3.3 | |
| San Jose Sharks to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 39% | |
| Buffalo Sabres to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 61% | |
| Total over 5.5 (regulation) | 60% | |
| Total under 5.5 (regulation) | 40% |
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Form
- 14.10Boston Bruins3:6
- 10.10Edmonton Oilers1:3
- 09.10away · St. Louis Blues3:2 OT
- 06.10away · Dallas Stars0:5
- 04.10Los Angeles Kings5:4 OT
- 14.10away · Montreal Canadiens3:4 SO
- 12.10Florida Panthers5:3
- 11.10Utah Mammoth1:4
- 09.10Dallas Stars0:4
- 07.10Minnesota Wild3:2 OT
Head to head
- 20.03.2026San Jose Sharks — Buffalo Sabres0:5
- 11.03.2026Buffalo Sabres — San Jose Sharks6:3
- 05.03.2025Buffalo Sabres — San Jose Sharks2:6
- 24.11.2024San Jose Sharks — Buffalo Sabres2:4
- 28.01.2024San Jose Sharks — Buffalo Sabres2:5
Table
| # | Team | P | W | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Montreal Canadiens | 6 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 19 | Buffalo Sabres | 7 | 3 | -7 | 7 |
| 20 | New York Islanders | 6 | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 23 | New Jersey Devils | 6 | 3 | -6 | 6 |
| 24 | San Jose Sharks | 6 | 3 | -7 | 6 |
| 25 | Dallas Stars | 6 | 2 | +2 | 5 |
NHL on the same day
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- Chicago BlackhawksLos Angeles Kingspreliminary47532The model's most likely outcome: 224%Model's score: 1:45.3
- Dallas StarsNew Jersey Devilspreliminary61391The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.2
- Nashville PredatorsNew York Islanderspreliminary48522The model's most likely outcome: 224%Model's score: 1:45.3
- St. Louis BluesMontreal Canadienspreliminary51491The model's most likely outcome: 124%Model's score: 4:15.4
- Winnipeg JetsFlorida Pantherspreliminary49512The model's most likely outcome: 224%Model's score: 1:45.3
- Utah MammothMinnesota Wildpreliminary54461The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.5
This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 49% will not happen in roughly 51 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →