NHL · Friday, 30 October, MSK
Anaheim Ducks — Buffalo Sabres
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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: 54% to win including overtime and shootout.
6.0 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).
Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 62%.
Why
- The teams are almost level on expected goals: 2.9 and 3.1.
Probabilities
| Expected goals: Anaheim Ducks — Buffalo Sabres | 2.9–3.1 | |
| Anaheim Ducks to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 46% | |
| Buffalo Sabres to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 54% | |
| Total over 5.5 (regulation) | 62% | |
| Total under 5.5 (regulation) | 38% |
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Form
- 14.10Calgary Flames2:4
- 11.10away · Calgary Flames4:2
- 10.10away · Winnipeg Jets5:1
- 08.10Edmonton Oilers2:5
- 05.10Florida Panthers3:2 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
- 23.03.2026Anaheim Ducks — Buffalo Sabres6:5 OT
- 11.01.2026Buffalo Sabres — Anaheim Ducks5:3
- 26.02.2025Buffalo Sabres — Anaheim Ducks3:2
- 23.11.2024Anaheim Ducks — Buffalo Sabres2:3 OT
- 19.02.2024Buffalo Sabres — Anaheim Ducks3:4
Table
| # | Team | P | W | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conference | Colorado Avalanche | 6 | 4 | +10 | 8 |
| 12, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conference | Anaheim Ducks | 6 | 4 | +3 | 8 |
| 13, Playoffs: top 3 in each division | Tampa Bay Lightning | 6 | 4 | +1 | 8 |
| 18 | Montreal Canadiens | 6 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 19 | Buffalo Sabres | 7 | 3 | -7 | 7 |
| 20 | New York Islanders | 6 | 3 | +4 | 6 |
NHL on the same day
- Carolina HurricanesColumbus Blue Jacketspreliminary66341The model's most likely outcome: 122%Model's score: 5:25.7
- Pittsburgh PenguinsUtah Mammothpreliminary49512The model's most likely outcome: 223%Model's score: 2:56.0
- Tampa Bay LightningWinnipeg Jetspreliminary60401The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Detroit Red WingsChicago Blackhawkspreliminary61391The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Dallas StarsMontreal Canadienspreliminary57431The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Minnesota WildNew York Islanderspreliminary56441The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Nashville PredatorsWashington Capitalspreliminary52481The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 5:25.7
- St. Louis BluesBoston Bruinspreliminary51491The model's most likely outcome: 124%Model's score: 4:15.3
This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 42% will not happen in roughly 58 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →