NHL · Friday, 13 November, (UTC+3)
Chicago Blackhawks — 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: 56% to win including overtime and shootout.
5.8 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).
Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 58%.
Why
- Buffalo Sabres are more dangerous in attack: 3.0 expected goals against 2.7.
Facts
- League table: Chicago Blackhawks — No. 31, 9 pts; Buffalo Sabres — No. 19, 17 pts. A gap of 8 pts.
- Chicago Blackhawks: 3 defeats in a row; Buffalo Sabres: 3 wins in a row.
- Last 5 meetings: Chicago Blackhawks 0 wins, Buffalo Sabres 5.
- Days of rest before the match: Chicago Blackhawks 10, Buffalo Sabres 13.
Probabilities
| Expected goals: Chicago Blackhawks — Buffalo Sabres | 2.7–3.0 | |
| Chicago Blackhawks to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 44% | |
| Buffalo Sabres to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 56% | |
| Total over 5.5 (regulation) | 58% | |
| Total under 5.5 (regulation) | 42% |
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Form
- 03.11Colorado Avalanche2:5
- 31.10away · Boston Bruins4:5 OT
- 30.10away · Detroit Red Wings1:4
- 28.10Los Angeles Kings2:1
- 25.10Florida Panthers2:3
- 31.10away · Los Angeles Kings3:2
- 30.10away · Anaheim Ducks7:6
- 28.10away · San Jose Sharks2:0
- 25.10away · Washington Capitals3:4 OT
- 22.10Philadelphia Flyers1:3
Head to head
- 04.10.2026Buffalo Sabres — Chicago Blackhawks4:3
- 14.04.2026Chicago Blackhawks — Buffalo Sabres1:5
- 22.11.2025Buffalo Sabres — Chicago Blackhawks9:3
- 28.12.2024Buffalo Sabres — Chicago Blackhawks6:2
- 20.10.2024Chicago Blackhawks — Buffalo Sabres2:4
Table
| # | Team | P | W | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conference | Nashville Predators | 15 | 6 | -2 | 17 |
| 19 | Buffalo Sabres | 14 | 7 | -6 | 17 |
| 20 | Washington Capitals | 14 | 8 | +1 | 16 |
| 30 | Los Angeles Kings | 13 | 4 | -9 | 10 |
| 31 | Chicago Blackhawks | 15 | 4 | -25 | 9 |
| 32 | Vancouver Canucks | 17 | 3 | -26 | 7 |
NHL on the same day
- Boston BruinsMontreal Canadienspreliminary54461The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.4
- Columbus Blue JacketsTampa Bay Lightningpreliminary53471The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 5:25.7
- New Jersey DevilsWashington Capitalspreliminary57431The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 5:25.8
- Ottawa SenatorsColorado Avalanchepreliminary45552The model's most likely outcome: 223%Model's score: 2:55.9
- Toronto Maple LeafsMinnesota Wildpreliminary41592The model's most likely outcome: 223%Model's score: 2:55.8
- Florida PanthersDetroit Red Wingspreliminary55451The model's most likely outcome: 124%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Dallas StarsWinnipeg Jetspreliminary61391The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.0
- Utah MammothSt. Louis Bluespreliminary51491The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 5:25.9
This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 44% will not happen in roughly 56 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →