Florida Panthers — Buffalo Sabres
☆ Save matchModel prediction for 22 November
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
Florida Panthers are favourites: 55% to win including overtime and shootout.
The model expects few goals: 5.5 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.
Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 55%.
Why
- Florida Panthers are more dangerous in attack: 2.9 expected goals against 2.6.
Facts
- League table: Florida Panthers — No. 14, 18 pts; Buffalo Sabres — No. 19, 17 pts. A gap of 1 pt.
- Buffalo Sabres: 3 wins in a row.
- Last 5 meetings: Florida Panthers 1 win, Buffalo Sabres 4.
Probabilities
| Expected goals: Florida Panthers — Buffalo Sabres | 2.9–2.6 | |
| Florida Panthers to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 55% | |
| Buffalo Sabres to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 45% | |
| Total over 5.5 (regulation) | 55% | |
| Total under 5.5 (regulation) | 45% |
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Form
- 03.11Detroit Red Wings3:5
- 31.10Winnipeg Jets5:2
- 28.10away · Winnipeg Jets5:1
- 25.10away · Chicago Blackhawks3:2
- 23.10away · Pittsburgh Penguins0:4
- 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
- 12.10.2026Buffalo Sabres — Florida Panthers5:3
- 28.02.2026Florida Panthers — Buffalo Sabres2:3
- 03.02.2026Florida Panthers — Buffalo Sabres3:5
- 13.01.2026Buffalo Sabres — Florida Panthers3:4
- 18.10.2025Buffalo Sabres — Florida Panthers3:0
Table
| # | Team | P | W | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conference | Toronto Maple Leafs | 17 | 8 | +6 | 18 |
| 14 | Florida Panthers | 15 | 8 | +3 | 18 |
| 15, Playoffs: top 3 in each division | New York Rangers | 16 | 8 | +1 | 17 |
| 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 |
NHL on the same day
- Nashville PredatorsPittsburgh Penguinspreliminary48522The model's most likely outcome: 223%Model's score: 2:55.8
- Boston BruinsWashington Capitalspreliminary53471The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 5:25.7
- Detroit Red WingsNew York Islanderspreliminary53471The model's most likely outcome: 124%Model's score: 4:15.1
- Montreal CanadiensPhiladelphia Flyerspreliminary58421The model's most likely outcome: 124%Model's score: 4:15.0
- Ottawa SenatorsLos Angeles Kingspreliminary56441The model's most likely outcome: 124%Model's score: 4:15.3
- St. Louis BluesNew Jersey Devilspreliminary46542The model's most likely outcome: 223%Model's score: 1:45.5
- Toronto Maple LeafsColumbus Blue Jacketspreliminary50501The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 5:25.7
- Winnipeg JetsVegas Golden Knightspreliminary43572The model's most likely outcome: 223%Model's score: 1:45.3
This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 43% will not happen in roughly 57 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →