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Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction (Dec 27, 2024)

Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks — Dec 27, 2024

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

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

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Buffalo Sabres 61.9% Chicago Blackhawks 38.1%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.76 — Chicago Blackhawks 3.00 • Median total: 5.8

Expected Goals Comparison

Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)
Chicago Blackhawks
2.84
xG/game (Season)
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