Buffalo Sabres Predictions, odds & playoff chances · 2026–27
Atlantic Division · 6thEastern ConferenceKeyBank Center, Buffalo
Record8-6-319 points · 6th in the Atlantic
Playoff odds21.0%
Projected points8980% range 79–99
Division title0.7%Presidents' Trophy 0.0%
Last 104-4-2
Sabres at Blackhawks
Upcoming games
Our win chance appears on game dayThu, Nov 19@ Washington CapitalsThu, Nov 19 · Away · 7:00 PM ET · Capital One ArenaGame day
Sat, Nov 21@ Florida PanthersSat, Nov 21 · Away · 6:00 PM ET · Amerant Bank ArenaGame day
Sun, Nov 22@ Tampa Bay LightningSun, Nov 22 · Away · 5:00 PM ET · Benchmark International ArenaGame day
Results
Last 10 games · newest firstNov 6Columbus Blue JacketsHome · KeyBank CenterW5–2Before launch
Nov 4Ottawa SenatorsHome · KeyBank CenterL1–2Before launch
Oct 31@ Los Angeles KingsAwayW3–2Before launch
Oct 29@ Anaheim DucksAwayW7–6Before launch
Oct 27@ San Jose SharksAwayW2–0Before launch
Oct 24@ Washington CapitalsAway · OTOTL3–4Before launch
Oct 21Philadelphia FlyersHome · KeyBank CenterL1–3Before launch
Oct 17@ Montréal CanadiensAway · OTOTL3–4Before launch
Our call shows for games played since PuckPreview launched on Nov 8, 2026.
How the Sabres rate
League rank out of 32 in the numbers our simulator uses (expected goals from MoneyPuck)5-on-5 offenseExpected goals for per 6014th
5-on-5 defenseExpected goals against per 6018th
Power playExpected goals per 60 on the PP19th
Penalty killExpected goals against per 60 shorthanded27th
DisciplinePenalties drawn minus taken24th
Bars are longer for better ranks. bottom-10 in penalty kill and discipline.
Atlantic Division
Points · playoff oddsCurrent squad
26 players on the active roster · season statsNumberForwards · 15PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
6Zach BensonChilliwack, BC · CANLW · 21 yrs · 5′10″ · CANLWL215′10″ · 1781821315
9Josh NorrisOxford, MI · USAC · 27 yrs · 6′2″ · USACL276′2″ · 19618426
10Sam CarrickStouffville, ON · CANC · 34 yrs · 6′0″ · CANCR346′0″ · 20910011
15Justin DanforthOshawa, ON · CANRW · 33 yrs · 5′8″ · CANRWR335′8″ · 1936000
17Jason ZuckerNewport Beach, CA · USALW · 34 yrs · 5′11″ · USALWL345′11″ · 2009202
19Peyton KrebsCalgary, AB · CANC · 25 yrs · 6′0″ · CANCL256′0″ · 191181910
20Jiri KulichKadan · CZEC · 22 yrs · 6′1″ · CZECL226′1″ · 19510123
22Jack QuinnOttawa, ON · CANRW · 25 yrs · 6′1″ · CANRWR256′1″ · 188189817
29Beck MalenstynDelta, BC · CANLW · 28 yrs · 6′3″ · CANLWL286′3″ · 20918123
48Tyson KozakSouris, MB · CANC · 23 yrs · 5′11″ · CANCL235′11″ · 18710112
71Ryan McLeodMississauga, ON · CANC · 27 yrs · 6′3″ · CANCL276′3″ · 19816134
72Tage ThompsonPhoenix, AZ · USAC · 29 yrs · 6′6″ · USACR296′6″ · 2201811920
86Noah OstlundStockholm · SWEC · 22 yrs · 5′11″ · SWECL225′11″ · 182184711
91Josh DoanScottsdale, AZ · USARW · 24 yrs · 6′2″ · USARWR246′2″ · 19818415
94Konsta HeleniusYlojarvi · FINC · 20 yrs · 5′11″ · FINCR205′11″ · 19411123
NumberDefense · 8PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
8Olen ZellwegerCalgary, AB · CAND · 23 yrs · 5′10″ · CANDL235′10″ · 19317336
21Conor TimminsSt. Catharines, ON · CAND · 28 yrs · 6′3″ · CANDR286′3″ · 2133011
23Mattias SamuelssonPhiladelphia, PA · USAD · 26 yrs · 6′4″ · USADL266′4″ · 234182911
24Matt GrzelcykCharlestown, MA · USAD · 32 yrs · 5′10″ · USADL325′10″ · 1801000
25Owen PowerMississauga, ON · CAND · 23 yrs · 6′6″ · CANDL236′6″ · 2261821214
26Rasmus DahlinLidkoping · SWED · 26 yrs · 6′3″ · SWEDL266′3″ · 206153710
46Louis CrevierQuebec City, QC · CAND · 25 yrs · 6′8″ · CANDR256′8″ · 23615011
73Zach MetsaDelafield, WI · USAD · 28 yrs · 5′9″ · USADR285′9″ · 20116022
NumberGoalies · 3PosCatchesAgeHt · WtGPWLSV%
1Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenEspoo · FING · 27 yrs · 6′5″ · FINGL276′5″ · 2231254.867
34Alex LyonBaudette, MN · USAG · 33 yrs · 6′1″ · USAGL336′1″ · 199000—
92Colten EllisWhycocomagh, NS · CANG · 26 yrs · 6′1″ · CANGL266′1″ · 194833.873
Roster and stats from the NHL, refreshed every morning. Injured reserve and call-ups show up as they happen.
Coach & general manager
Head coachLindy Ruff
General managerJarmo Kekäläinen
From team announcements, checked Nov 12, 2026.
Top scorers
G · A · PtsTage ThompsonC · 18 GP11920
Jack QuinnRW · 18 GP9817
Zach BensonLW · 18 GP21315
Owen PowerD · 18 GP21214
Noah OstlundC · 18 GP4711
Mattias SamuelssonD · 18 GP2911
Our calls on Sabres games
2 of 2favorites right since launch. Small sample for now; this fills in as the season goes. Track record →Team facts
First NHL season1970
Stanley CupsNone yet
ArenaKeyBank Center
Home cityBuffalo, NY
DivisionAtlantic · Eastern
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Sabres questions
Will the Sabres make the playoffs?
They make it in 21.0% of our 10,000 simulated seasons, finishing with about 89 points (80% range 79–99). They win the Atlantic Division 0.7% of the time.
When do the Sabres play next?
Thursday, Nov 12, away at the Chicago Blackhawks, 8:00 PM ET. Our full prediction with win chances is published on game day.
Who is the Sabres' starting goalie?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has started 11 of 17 games (5-4-3, .867). Colten Ellis has started 7 of 17 games (3-3-0, .873). We confirm each night’s starter on the game page once it is announced.
Who coaches the Sabres?
Lindy Ruff is head coach and Jarmo Kekäläinen is general manager.
How good are the Sabres this season?
bottom-10 in penalty kill and discipline in the expected-goals numbers our simulator uses (MoneyPuck). Their 8-6-3 record has them 6th in the Atlantic.
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