Result
5:3
06/01/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats
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| Shots on Goal |
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| 20 | 34 |
| Shots off target |
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| 13 | 27 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 25% (5/20) | 8.82% (3/34) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 8 | 12 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 31 | 15 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 91.18% (31/34) | 75% (15/20) |
| Penalties |
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| 3 | 1 |
| PIM |
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| 8 | 2 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 0% (0/1) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 66.67% (2/3) | 100% (1/1) |
| Hits |
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| 16 | 17 |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 29 | 27 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 51.79 | 48.21 |
| Giveaways |
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| 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways |
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| 5 | 4 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (2 - 0)
- 02:01, 1 - 0, Thompson T. (G), Byram B. (A), Power O. (A2)
- 03:21, Norris J. (2 min),
- 10:49, Byram B. (2 min),
- 11:24, 2 - 0, McLeod R. (G), Tuch A. (A),
- 2nd Period (1 - 0)
- 05:09, Willander T. (2 min),
- 09:37, 3 - 0, Tuch A. (G), Byram B. (A), Norris J. (A2)
- 3rd Period (2 - 3)
- 06:13, 4 - 0, Metsa Z. (G), Malenstyn B. (A), Greenway J. (A2)
- 08:26, Thompson T. (2 min),
- 10:17, 4 - 1, DeBrusk J. (G), Sherwood K. (A), Boeser B. (A2)
- 15:16, 4 - 2, Pettersson E. (G), Boeser B. (A), Kane E. (A2)
- 15:55, 4 - 3, Ohgren L. (G), Pettersson M. (A), Karlsson L. (A2)
- 18:36, 5 - 3, Doan J. (G),
Chances of winning
Buffalo Sabres
48.7% | Draw
22.3% | Vancouver Canucks
29.1% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Buffalo Sabres has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.9%)Vancouver Canucks has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.5%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Buffalo Sabres than the current prediction. (+1.5%)The ML Model estimate for Vancouver Canucks aligns with the current prediction.
Buffalo Sabres - Vancouver Canucks Odds
|
1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
|
Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.96 ↓
(1.98) |
4.27 ↓
(4.38) |
3.26 ↑
(3.09) |
5.2%
(5.7%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
What is the prediction for Buffalo Sabres - Vancouver Canucks?
Users Predictions:
18 users predict this event. Buffalo will win (votes: 13 - 72.2%). Vancouver will win (votes: 3 - 16.7%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 11.1%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Buffalo: 51.5% – 92.9%.Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- O/U 5.5, OT - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- 1X2, 3rd Period - Vancouver (3.07) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- 1X2, 2nd Period - Vancouver (3.11) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- 1X2, 1st Period - Vancouver (3.40) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Buffalo Sabres will win (4 of 5 users predict this - 80%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 8 high ROI users predict this event. Buffalo (votes: 4 - 50%). Vancouver (votes: 4 - 50%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
Preview Facts
- A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 10 and 15).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 2.
- Buffalo is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
- Vancouver is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- Buffalo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- Recently, Buffalo has had a series of away games.
- Recently, Vancouver has had a series of home games.
- Buffalo is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
- There will not play in Buffalo: Danforth J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Kulich J.
(Health problems)
Lyon A.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Timmins C.
(Broken Leg)
Zucker J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
- There will not play in Vancouver: Blueger T.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Chytil F.
(Upper-Body Injury)
Forbort D.
(Injury)
Garland C.
(Injury)
Rossi M.
(Lower-Body Injury)
- There are questionable in Buffalo: Kesselring M.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Kozak T.
(Upper-Body Injury)
- We predict that Buffalo will win today's game, with odds of 1.91.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 63:61. (average 3.2:3.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Buffalo won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 32:34. (average 3.2:3.4).
How many head-to-head matches has Buffalo Sabres won against Vancouver Canucks?
Buffalo Sabres has won 3 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Vancouver Canucks won against Buffalo Sabres?
Vancouver Canucks has won 4 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 Buffalo Sabres - Vancouver Canucks were as follows:
11.12.2025
Vancouver Canucks
-
Buffalo Sabres
2:3
21.01.2025
Vancouver Canucks
-
Buffalo Sabres
2:3
29.11.2024
Buffalo Sabres
-
Vancouver Canucks
3:4
19.03.2024
Vancouver Canucks
-
Buffalo Sabres
3:2
13.01.2024
Buffalo Sabres
-
Vancouver Canucks
0:1
Latest results of Buffalo Sabres
Latest results of Vancouver Canucks
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 | 62 | 26 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 196:169 | 70 |
| 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 | 61 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 160:182 | 64 |
| 11 | Nashville Predators | 62 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 185:213 | 64 |
| 12 | Winnipeg Jets | 61 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 26 | 175:187 | 60 |
| 13 | Chicago Blackhawks | 61 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 28 | 163:195 | 56 |
| 14 | St. Louis Blues | 61 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 159:210 | 55 |
| 15 | Calgary Flames | 61 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 150:185 | 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 | 60 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 211:162 | 80 |
| 3 | Buffalo Sabres | 62 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 214:184 | 80 |
| 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 | 61 | 27 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 205:180 | 75 |
| 7 | New York Islanders | 63 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 186:182 | 75 |
| 8 | Boston Bruins | 61 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 205:194 | 73 |
| 9 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 61 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 196:193 | 72 |
| 10 | Ottawa Senators | 61 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 205:194 | 69 |
| 11 | Washington Capitals | 63 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 199:189 | 69 |
| 12 | Philadelphia Flyers | 61 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 177:191 | 67 |
| 13 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 63 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 25 | 200:221 | 65 |
| 14 | New Jersey Devils | 62 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 29 | 160:186 | 64 |
| 15 | Florida Panthers | 62 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 188:209 | 63 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 61 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 166:192 | 56 |
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