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2026-27 Preseason

Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2027-02-13 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres @ 7:00 PM EST

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 55.2%
BUF: 44.8%
Expected Goals
CAR: 2.33
BUF: 3.65
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 47%

🥅 Goalie Matchup

CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
StatCARBUF
Season SV%0.9010.906
Last 5 SV%0.8870.847
SV% vs Opponent0.9440.879
GAA2.332.82
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: 89% • CAR at home vs BUF: 5-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-19CAR 2 - 1 BUFCARCAR
2025-11-23BUF 4 - 1 CARBUFBUF
2025-11-08CAR 6 - 3 BUFCARCAR
2025-04-08BUF 3 - 0 CARBUFCAR
2025-02-27CAR 5 - 2 BUFCARCAR

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2027-02-13 at 7:00 PM EST.

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