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: 43.4%
LAK: 56.6%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.11
LAK: 3.08
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 43%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 19-14-15 | 0.891 SV% | 2.78 GAA
| Stat | BUF | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.906 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.847 | 0.833 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.974 | 0.903 |
| GAA | 2.82 | 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: 17% • BUF at home vs LAK: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2024-02-13 | BUF 7 - 0 LAK | BUF | BUF |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-20 at 6:00 PM EST.
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