Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction (Dec 22, 2026)

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres — Dec 22, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Pittsburgh Penguins 45.7% • Buffalo Sabres 54.3%

Expected goals: Pittsburgh Penguins 2.26 — Buffalo Sabres 3.07 • Median total: 6.1