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Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction (Apr 09, 2026)

Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets — Apr 09, 2026

Model last updated: Apr 09, 2026 04:32 PM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

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

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Pregame win probability: Buffalo Sabres 60.8% • Columbus Blue Jackets 39.2%

Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.24 — Columbus Blue Jackets 2.63 • Median total: 5.9

Expected Goals Comparison

Buffalo Sabres
3.46
xG/game (Season)
Columbus Blue Jackets
3.37
xG/game (Season)
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