New Jersey Devils at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions
2026-12-26 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BUF: 46.3%
NJD: 53.7%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.12
NJD: 3.35
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
BUF
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - 5-3-3 | 0.878 SV% | 3.27 GAA
NJD
Jake Allen - 5-3-0 | 0.887 SV% | 3.11 GAA
| Stat | BUF | NJD |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.903 | 0.912 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.900 | 0.882 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.46 | 2.52 |
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: 60% • BUF at home vs NJD: 3-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | NJD 1 - 2 BUF | BUF | NJD |
| 2025-12-21 | NJD 1 - 3 BUF | BUF | NJD |
| 2025-11-28 | BUF 0 - 5 NJD | NJD | NJD |
| 2025-02-02 | BUF 4 - 3 NJD | BUF | NJD |
| 2024-10-05 | NJD 3 - 1 BUF | NJD | NJD |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-26 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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