NHL · Friday, 9 October, MSK · KeyBank Center

Buffalo Sabres — Dallas Stars

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Model prediction and result

0:4Missed
Buffalo Sabres39%
Draw in regulation23%
Dallas Stars38%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 0:4: the model's most likely outcome, Buffalo Sabres to win (50% incl. overtime), did not happen. That happens: an outcome at 50% fails in about 50 matches out of 100 on average.

Close to a coin flip: Buffalo Sabres 50%, Dallas Stars 50% including overtime.

The model expects few goals: 5.5 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 53%.

Why

  • The teams are almost level on expected goals: 2.8 and 2.7.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres — Dallas Stars2.8–2.7
Buffalo Sabres to win (incl. OT and shootout)50%
Dallas Stars to win (incl. OT and shootout)50%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)53%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)47%

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Form

Buffalo Sabres

  • 07.10Minnesota Wild3:2 OT
  • 04.10Chicago Blackhawks4:3
  • 02.10away · Columbus Blue Jackets3:6
  • 19.05Montreal Canadiens2:3 OT
  • 17.05away · Montreal Canadiens8:3

Dallas Stars

  • 06.10San Jose Sharks5:0
  • 04.10away · Nashville Predators1:2
  • 03.10St. Louis Blues0:4
  • 01.05away · Minnesota Wild2:5
  • 29.04Minnesota Wild2:4

Head to head

  • 16.04.2026Buffalo Sabres — Dallas Stars3:4 SO
  • 01.01.2026Dallas Stars — Buffalo Sabres1:4
  • 01.01.2025Dallas Stars — Buffalo Sabres4:2
  • 23.10.2024Buffalo Sabres — Dallas Stars4:2
  • 10.04.2024Dallas Stars — Buffalo Sabres3:2

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
18Montreal Canadiens631219–22-37
19Buffalo Sabres731319–26-77
20New York Islanders630319–15+46
24San Jose Sharks630316–23-76
25Dallas Stars621313–11+25
26Columbus Blue Jackets520316–21-54

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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Next matches

  • Buffalo SabresUtah Mammoth11 October · NHL
    2The most likely outcome came true: 223%Final score 1:4. Model's score: 2:5.5.8
  • 2The most likely outcome did not happen: 222%Final score 2:1 in a shootout. Model's score: 2:5.6.0

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 39% will not happen in roughly 61 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →