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: 57.8%

BUF: 42.2%

Expected Goals

FLA: 3.48

BUF: 3.01

Total Goals

Median: 6.5

Over 5.5: 63%

Over 6.5: 50%

FLA

Jacob Markstrom - 4-2-1 | 0.885 SV% | 2.57 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: 65% • FLA at home vs BUF: 7-3

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-10-12	BUF 5 - 3 FLA	BUF	BUF
2026-02-27	FLA 2 - 3 BUF	BUF	FLA
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

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.