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: 60.6%

BUF: 39.4%

Expected Goals

PIT: 3.84

BUF: 3.17

Total Goals

Median: 7.0

Over 5.5: 65%

Over 6.5: 54%

PIT

Arturs Silovs - 5-5-1 | 0.876 SV% | 3.26 GAA

BUF

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - 5-3-3 | 0.878 SV% | 3.27 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: 73% • PIT at home vs BUF: 5-3

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.