Minnesota Wild at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions
2026-10-06 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres vs Minnesota Wild @ 8:00 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BUF: 51.6%
MIN: 48.4%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.18
MIN: 2.82
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
MIN
Filip Gustavsson - 28-15-6 | 0.903 SV% | 2.69 GAA
| Stat | BUF | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.906 | 0.912 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.847 | 0.836 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.895 |
| GAA | 2.82 | 2.47 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • BUF at home vs MIN: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-17 | BUF 4 - 5 MIN | MIN | BUF |
| 2025-11-29 | MIN 2 - 3 BUF | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-03-22 | MIN 4 - 1 BUF | MIN | BUF |
| 2024-11-27 | BUF 0 - 1 MIN | MIN | BUF |
| 2024-02-17 | MIN 2 - 3 BUF | BUF | BUF |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-10-06 at 8:00 PM EDT.
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