Result
0:2
17/03/2026 at 22:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Brazil | Disney+ |
 Chile | Disney+ |
 Denmark | Viaplay |
 Finland | Viaplay 2 Urheilu, Viaplay, V Sport Premium |
 Germany | NHL.tv |
 Iceland | Viaplay |
 Mexico | Sky Sport |
 Norway | Viaplay |
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Match Stats
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| Shots on Goal |
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| 27 | 25 |
| Shots off target |
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| 22 | 14 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 0% (0/27) | 8% (2/25) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 14 | 12 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 23 | 27 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 95.83% (23/24) | 100% (27/27) |
| Penalties |
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| 3 | 4 |
| PIM |
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| 6 | 8 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 0% (0/4) | 0% (0/3) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 100% (3/3) | 100% (4/4) |
| Hits |
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| 28 | 19 |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 30 | 29 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 50.85 | 49.15 |
| Giveaways |
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| 19 | 11 |
| Takeaways |
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| 2 | 6 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (0 - 1)
- 01:30, Power O. (2 min),
- 13:08, Bowman B. (2 min),
- 18:02, 0 - 1, Doan J. (G),
- 2nd Period (0 - 0)
- 01:23, McNabb B. (2 min),
- 08:37, Byram B. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (0 - 1)
- 03:46, Carrick S. (2 min),
- 09:01, Ostlund N. (2 min),
- 09:01, Howden B. (2 min),
- 19:02, 0 - 2, Norris J. (G),
Chances of winning
Vegas Golden Knights
42.5% | Draw
22.8% | Buffalo Sabres
34.7% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Vegas Golden Knights has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.3%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Vegas Golden Knights's performance.Buffalo Sabres has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.5%)Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Buffalo Sabres might be facing challenges that affect their performance.ML Model estimates a lower probability for Vegas Golden Knights than the current prediction. (-3.6%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Buffalo Sabres than the current prediction. (+3.7%)
Vegas Golden Knights - Buffalo Sabres Odds
|
1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
|
Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.22 ↓
(2.54) |
4.14 ↓
(4.19) |
2.7 ↑
(2.35) |
6.2%
(5.8%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 6.25
What is the prediction for Vegas Golden Knights - Buffalo Sabres?
Users Predictions:
6 users predict this event. Vegas will win (votes: 2 - 33.3%). Buffalo will win (votes: 1 - 16.7%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 50%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- O/E Goals, OT - odd (votes: 1 - 100%) .
The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
Preview Facts
- One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vegas won 1.
- Recent performances by Vegas have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
- Buffalo is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
- Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.
- The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
- There will not play in Vegas: Hart C.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Karlsson W.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Pietrangelo A.
(Hip Injury)
Rondbjerg J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
- There will not play in Buffalo: Danforth J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Ellis C.
(Injury)
Greenway J.
(Abdominal strain)
Kulich J.
(Health problems)
Pearson T.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Samuelsson M.
(Injury)
Timmins C.
(Broken Leg)
- There are questionable in Buffalo: Kozak T.
(Injury)
- In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Vegas won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 46:48. (average 3.1:3.2).
- Including home matches between the teams, Vegas won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 25:18. (average 3.6:2.6).
How many head-to-head matches has Vegas Golden Knights won against Buffalo Sabres?
Vegas Golden Knights has won 2 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Buffalo Sabres won against Vegas Golden Knights?
Buffalo Sabres has won 5 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Vegas Golden Knights - Buffalo Sabres were as follows:
03.03.2026
Buffalo Sabres
-
Vegas Golden Knights
3:2
15.03.2025
Buffalo Sabres
-
Vegas Golden Knights
4:3
04.01.2025
Vegas Golden Knights
-
Buffalo Sabres
3:1
02.03.2024
Buffalo Sabres
-
Vegas Golden Knights
7:2
15.12.2023
Vegas Golden Knights
-
Buffalo Sabres
2:5
Latest results of Vegas Golden Knights
Latest results of Buffalo Sabres
NHL Table
MainWestern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche ✔ | 81 | 47 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 300:203 | 119 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars ✔ | 82 | 38 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 279:226 | 112 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild ✔ | 82 | 31 | 15 | 12 | 24 | 272:240 | 104 |
| 4 | Vegas Golden Knights ✔ | 82 | 30 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 265:250 | 95 |
| 5 | Utah Mammoth ✔ | 81 | 33 | 10 | 6 | 32 | 265:235 | 92 |
| 6 | Edmonton Oilers ✔ | 81 | 31 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 276:268 | 91 |
| 7 | Anaheim Ducks ✔ | 81 | 25 | 17 | 6 | 33 | 268:284 | 90 |
| 8 | Los Angeles Kings ✔ | 81 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 224:244 | 90 |
| 9 | Nashville Predators | 81 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 243:264 | 86 |
| 10 | San Jose Sharks | 81 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 35 | 245:291 | 84 |
| 11 | St. Louis Blues | 81 | 32 | 4 | 12 | 33 | 226:255 | 84 |
| 12 | Winnipeg Jets | 81 | 28 | 7 | 12 | 34 | 230:254 | 82 |
| 13 | Seattle Kraken | 81 | 26 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 226:261 | 79 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 81 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 39 | 209:258 | 75 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 39 | 213:275 | 72 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 81 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 48 | 215:310 | 58 |
Eastern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes ✔ | 82 | 39 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 296:240 | 113 |
| 2 | Buffalo Sabres ✔ | 82 | 42 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 288:241 | 109 |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ | 82 | 40 | 10 | 6 | 26 | 290:231 | 106 |
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens ✔ | 82 | 34 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 283:256 | 106 |
| 5 | Boston Bruins ✔ | 82 | 33 | 12 | 10 | 27 | 272:250 | 100 |
| 6 | Ottawa Senators ✔ | 82 | 38 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 278:246 | 99 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Penguins ✔ | 82 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 25 | 293:268 | 98 |
| 8 | Philadelphia Flyers ✔ | 82 | 27 | 16 | 12 | 27 | 250:243 | 98 |
| 9 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 37 | 6 | 9 | 30 | 263:244 | 95 |
| 10 | Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 31 | 241:258 | 92 |
| 11 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 30 | 253:253 | 92 |
| 12 | New York Islanders | 82 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 34 | 233:241 | 91 |
| 13 | New Jersey Devils | 82 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 37 | 230:254 | 87 |
| 14 | Florida Panthers | 82 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 38 | 251:276 | 84 |
| 15 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 36 | 253:299 | 78 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 82 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 39 | 238:250 | 77 |
Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
Colorado Avalanche is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Dallas Stars is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Minnesota Wild is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Vegas Golden Knights is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Utah Mammoth is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Edmonton Oilers is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Anaheim Ducks is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Los Angeles Kings is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Carolina Hurricanes is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Buffalo Sabres is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Tampa Bay Lightning is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Montreal Canadiens is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Boston Bruins is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Ottawa Senators is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Pittsburgh Penguins is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Philadelphia Flyers is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
