Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions
2027-03-20 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers @ 1:00 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BUF: 47.2%
FLA: 52.8%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.01
FLA: 3.11
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
FLA
Jacob Markstrom - 23-19-1 | 0.883 SV% | 3.07 GAA
| Stat | BUF | FLA |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.906 | 0.883 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.847 | 0.873 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.951 | — |
| GAA | 2.82 | 3.07 |
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: 73% • BUF at home vs FLA: 2-3
| 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 |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-03-20 at 1:00 PM EDT.
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