Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks NHL Predictions
2026-12-04 • Rogers Arena
Vancouver Canucks vs Buffalo Sabres @ 7:00 PM MST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
VAN: 36.7%
BUF: 63.3%
Expected Goals
VAN: 2.53
BUF: 3.83
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
VAN
Kevin Lankinen - 11-27-5 | 0.875 SV% | 3.70 GAA
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
| Stat | VAN | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.885 | 0.906 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.872 | 0.847 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.938 |
| GAA | 3.41 | 2.82 |
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% • VAN at home vs BUF: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-06 | BUF 5 - 3 VAN | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-12-11 | VAN 2 - 3 BUF | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-01-21 | VAN 2 - 3 BUF | BUF | VAN |
| 2024-11-29 | BUF 3 - 4 VAN | VAN | BUF |
| 2024-03-19 | VAN 3 - 2 BUF | VAN | VAN |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-04 at 7:00 PM MST.
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