Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions
2027-02-18 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BUF: 34.2%
CAR: 65.8%
Expected Goals
BUF: 2.52
CAR: 4.41
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
| Stat | BUF | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.906 | 0.901 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.847 | 0.887 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.879 | 0.944 |
| GAA | 2.82 | 2.33 |
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% • BUF at home vs CAR: 4-0
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | CAR 2 - 1 BUF | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-11-23 | BUF 4 - 1 CAR | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-11-08 | CAR 6 - 3 BUF | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-04-08 | BUF 3 - 0 CAR | BUF | CAR |
| 2025-02-27 | CAR 5 - 2 BUF | CAR | CAR |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-02-18 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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