Result
05/03/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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- Where to Watch on TV:
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Australia | ESPN 2 |
Brazil | Disney+ |
Chile | Disney+ |
Denmark | Viaplay |
Finland | Viaplay, V Sport Premium |
Germany | NHL.tv |
Iceland | Viaplay |
Italy | DAZN Italia |
Mexico | Sky Sport |
Norway | Viaplay |
Spain | DAZN Espana |
Sweden | Viaplay, V Sport Premium |
United-kingdom | DAZN |
Uruguay | Disney+ |
Venezuela | Disney+ |
World | NHL.tv |
Chances of winning
Pittsburgh Penguins 37.6% | Draw 22.6% | Buffalo Sabres 39.8% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Pittsburgh Penguins has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.2%)Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Pittsburgh Penguins's form might have worsened.Buffalo Sabres has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.8%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Buffalo Sabres's recent form is better than expected.ML Model estimates a higher probability for Pittsburgh Penguins than the current prediction. (+7.9%)Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Pittsburgh Penguins, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.ML Model estimates a lower probability for Buffalo Sabres than the current prediction. (-7.1%)Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Buffalo Sabres, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
Pittsburgh Penguins - Buffalo Sabres Odds
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X |
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Marga |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
2.51 ↑ (2.21) |
4.19 ↓ (4.37) |
2.38 ↓ (2.85) |
5.8% (3.2%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
What is the prediction for Pittsburgh Penguins - Buffalo Sabres?
Users Predictions:
9 users predict this event. Pittsburgh will win (votes: 3 - 33.3%). Buffalo will win (votes: 3 - 33.3%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 33.3%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Pittsburgh: 2.5% – 64.1%.High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 3 high ROI users predict this event. Pittsburgh (votes: 1 - 33.3%). Buffalo (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- AH +1.5, OT - Buffalo (3.09) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 4 high ROI users predict this event. Pittsburgh (votes: 1 - 25%). Buffalo (votes: 3 - 75%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:4.
Preview Facts
- The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 4.
- In recent matches, Pittsburgh has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
- Buffalo is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
- Buffalo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
- There will not play in Pittsburgh: Crosby S.
(Knee Injury)
Jones C.
(Doping)
Lizotte B.
(Lower-Body Injury)
St.Ivany J.
(Hand Injury)
- There will not play in Buffalo: Danforth J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Greenway J.
(Abdominal strain)
Kulich J.
(Health problems)
Timmins C.
(Broken Leg)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 76:64. (average 3.8:3.2).
- Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 35:20. (average 3.9:2.2).
How many head-to-head matches has Pittsburgh Penguins won against Buffalo Sabres?
Pittsburgh Penguins has won 12 of their last 19 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Buffalo Sabres won against Pittsburgh Penguins?
Buffalo Sabres has won 7 of their last 19 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Pittsburgh Penguins - Buffalo Sabres were as follows:
05.02.2026
Buffalo Sabres
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Pittsburgh Penguins
2:5
26.11.2025
Pittsburgh Penguins
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Buffalo Sabres
4:2
03.10.2025
Pittsburgh Penguins
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Buffalo Sabres
5:4
01.10.2025
Buffalo Sabres
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Pittsburgh Penguins
3:5
27.03.2025
Buffalo Sabres
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Pittsburgh Penguins
7:3
Latest results of Pittsburgh Penguins
Latest results of Buffalo Sabres
NHL Table
MainWestern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche | 60 | 38 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 230:149 | 91 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars | 61 | 31 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 212:165 | 85 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild | 62 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 209:180 | 82 |
| 4 | Vegas Golden Knights | 62 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 205:197 | 72 |
| 5 | Anaheim Ducks | 61 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 24 | 205:212 | 71 |
| 6 | Utah Mammoth | 61 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 193:169 | 68 |
| 7 | Edmonton Oilers | 62 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 220:210 | 68 |
| 8 | Seattle Kraken | 61 | 23 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 173:179 | 67 |
| 9 | San Jose Sharks | 59 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 25 | 186:207 | 64 |
| 10 | Los Angeles Kings | 60 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 155:179 | 62 |
| 11 | Nashville Predators | 61 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 179:210 | 62 |
| 12 | Winnipeg Jets | 60 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 26 | 171:186 | 58 |
| 13 | Chicago Blackhawks | 61 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 28 | 163:195 | 56 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 60 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 149:181 | 55 |
| 15 | St. Louis Blues | 61 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 159:210 | 55 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 61 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 36 | 157:230 | 43 |
Eastern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 61 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 214:175 | 84 |
| 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 59 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 210:158 | 80 |
| 3 | Buffalo Sabres | 61 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 209:183 | 78 |
| 4 | Detroit Red Wings | 62 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 185:187 | 77 |
| 5 | Montreal Canadiens | 60 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 213:200 | 75 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 60 | 27 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 204:175 | 75 |
| 7 | New York Islanders | 62 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 22 | 183:177 | 75 |
| 8 | Boston Bruins | 60 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 202:188 | 73 |
| 9 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 60 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 192:191 | 70 |
| 10 | Washington Capitals | 63 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 199:189 | 69 |
| 11 | Ottawa Senators | 60 | 23 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 201:193 | 67 |
| 12 | Philadelphia Flyers | 60 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 177:188 | 67 |
| 13 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 62 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 24 | 198:215 | 65 |
| 14 | New Jersey Devils | 62 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 29 | 160:186 | 64 |
| 15 | Florida Panthers | 61 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 28 | 186:205 | 63 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 60 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 160:190 | 54 |
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