Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers NHL Predictions

2026-12-30 • Amerant Bank Arena

Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres @ 7:00 PM EST

Win Probability

FLA: 44.9%

BUF: 55.1%

Expected Goals

FLA: 2.39

BUF: 3.12

Total Goals

Median: 6.2

Over 5.5: 67%

Over 6.5: 48%

FLA

Jacob Markstrom - 23-19-1 | 0.883 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: 73% • FLA at home vs BUF: 4-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-02-27	FLA 2 - 3 BUF	BUF	BUF
2026-02-02	FLA 3 - 5 BUF	BUF	BUF
2026-01-12	BUF 3 - 4 FLA	FLA	FLA
2025-10-18	BUF 3 - 0 FLA	BUF	FLA
2025-04-12	FLA 3 - 2 BUF	FLA	FLA

This game is scheduled for 2026-12-30 at 7:00 PM EST.

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