Los Angeles Kings at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions
2026-12-20 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings @ 6:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BUF: 62.6%
LAK: 37.4%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.64
LAK: 2.86
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 51%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
BUF
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - 5-3-3 | 0.878 SV% | 3.27 GAA
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 5-3-1 | 0.885 SV% | 3.46 GAA
| Stat | BUF | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.903 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.900 | 0.910 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.931 | — |
| GAA | 2.46 | 2.27 |
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: 45% • BUF at home vs LAK: 3-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | LAK 2 - 3 BUF | BUF | LAK |
| 2026-03-21 | LAK 1 - 4 BUF | BUF | LAK |
| 2026-01-29 | BUF 4 - 1 LAK | BUF | LAK |
| 2024-11-20 | LAK 0 - 1 BUF | BUF | LAK |
| 2024-10-10 | BUF 1 - 3 LAK | LAK | BUF |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-20 at 6:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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