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New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction (Oct 14, 2023)

New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres — Oct 14, 2023

Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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New York Islanders 51.5% Buffalo Sabres 48.5%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: New York Islanders 3.22 — Buffalo Sabres 4.70 • Median total: 5.3

Expected Goals Comparison

New York Islanders
3.27
xG/game (Season)
Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)