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Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Prediction (Oct 21, 2023)

Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders — Oct 21, 2023

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

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

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Buffalo Sabres 73.4% New York Islanders 26.6%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.72 — New York Islanders 3.86 • Median total: 5.7

Expected Goals Comparison

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