Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions

2026-12-22 • PPG Paints Arena

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres @ 7:00 PM EST

Win Probability

PIT: 45.7%

BUF: 54.3%

Expected Goals

PIT: 2.26

BUF: 3.07

Total Goals

Median: 6.1

Over 5.5: 62%

Over 6.5: 46%

PIT

Arturs Silovs - 19-12-8 | 0.887 SV% | 3.07 GAA

BUF

Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA

Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.

Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • PIT at home vs BUF: 3-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-05	PIT 1 - 5 BUF	BUF	PIT
2026-02-05	BUF 2 - 5 PIT	PIT	PIT
2025-11-26	PIT 4 - 2 BUF	PIT	PIT
2025-03-27	BUF 7 - 3 PIT	BUF	BUF
2025-01-17	BUF 2 - 5 PIT	PIT	PIT

This game is scheduled for 2026-12-22 at 7:00 PM EST.

Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.