New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Model Odds (Jan 24, 2026) | NHLForecasts

New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres — Jan 24, 2026

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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Pregame win probability: New York Islanders 86.7% • Buffalo Sabres 13.3%

Expected goals: New York Islanders 3.74 — Buffalo Sabres 2.93 • Median total: 6.5