Buffalo Sabres at Ottawa Senators NHL Predictions
2026-12-14 • Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres @ 2:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
OTT: 51.1%
BUF: 48.9%
Expected Goals
OTT: 2.17
BUF: 3.81
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 55%
Over 6.5: 44%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
OTT
Linus Ullmark - 28-12-8 | 0.891 SV% | 2.73 GAA
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
| Stat | OTT | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.881 | 0.906 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.921 | 0.847 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.915 | 0.905 |
| GAA | 2.95 | 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: 36% • OTT at home vs BUF: 2-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | OTT 4 - 1 BUF | OTT | OTT |
| 2025-12-23 | OTT 2 - 3 BUF | BUF | OTT |
| 2025-10-15 | BUF 8 - 4 OTT | BUF | OTT |
| 2025-04-01 | OTT 2 - 5 BUF | BUF | OTT |
| 2025-03-25 | BUF 3 - 2 OTT | BUF | OTT |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-14 at 2:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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