Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers NHL Predictions
2026-11-17 • Xfinity Mobile Arena
Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PHI: 45.7%
BUF: 54.3%
Expected Goals
PHI: 3.08
BUF: 3.33
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 55%
Over 6.5: 49%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
PHI
Dan Vladar - 3-4-2 | 0.883 SV% | 3.21 GAA
BUF
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - 5-3-3 | 0.878 SV% | 3.27 GAA
| Stat | PHI | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.903 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.893 | 0.900 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.964 | 0.889 |
| GAA | 2.40 | 2.46 |
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% • PHI at home vs BUF: 4-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | BUF 1 - 3 PHI | PHI | BUF |
| 2026-01-14 | BUF 5 - 2 PHI | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-12-18 | BUF 5 - 3 PHI | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-12-03 | PHI 5 - 2 BUF | PHI | BUF |
| 2025-04-17 | BUF 5 - 4 PHI | BUF | BUF |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-11-17 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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