Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Prediction (Jan 06, 2025)
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals — Jan 06, 2025
Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv
Detailed NHL game prediction for Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.
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Buffalo Sabres 47.8%
Washington Capitals 52.2%
Pregame win probability
Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.09 — Washington Capitals 3.32 • Median total: 6.6
Expected Goals Comparison
Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)
Washington Capitals
3.47
xG/game (Season)
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