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Buffalo Sabres playoff chances and predictions 2026–27: 47% to make the playoffs

Model prediction: 47% to make the playoffs, 1.6% to win the Stanley Cup, 95 projected points (likely 77–113). 7-4-3 with 17 points in 14 games through Nov 1. Odds from simulated seasons using official NHL data.

Record7-4-3
Points17 in 14 games
Goal difference−6
DivisionAtlantic (Eastern Conference)

Season forecast

Projected points95 (likely range 77–113)
Make the playoffs47%
Win the division7%
Reach the second round19%
Reach the conference final9%
Reach the Stanley Cup Final3%
Win the Stanley Cup1.6%
Win the Presidents' Trophy0.5%

Next games

DateOpponentWin chance
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM ETvs Ottawa Senators50%
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM ETvs Columbus Blue Jackets63%

Recent results

DateOpponentResult
Oct 31at Los Angeles KingsW 3–2
Oct 29at Anaheim DucksW 7–6
Oct 27at San Jose SharksW 2–0
Oct 24at Washington CapitalsL 3–4 (OT)
Oct 21vs Philadelphia FlyersL 1–3

Players

PlayerPositionProjected goals above average
Rasmus DahlinDefence+8.8
Tage ThompsonCentre+7.4
Zach BensonLeft wing+6.1
Josh DoanRight wing+4.0
Ryan McLeodCentre+1.9
Jiri KulichCentre+1.1
Owen PowerDefence+1.0
Olen ZellwegerDefence+0.9
Jason ZuckerLeft wing+0.8
Noah OstlundCentre+0.7
Jack QuinnRight wing+0.6
Konsta HeleniusCentre+0.6
Alex Lyon–
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen–
Colten Ellis–
Josh NorrisCentre−0.0
Justin DanforthRight wing−0.4
Conor TimminsDefence−0.5
Dennis GilbertDefence−1.1
Sam CarrickCentre−1.4
Peyton KrebsCentre−1.4
Matt GrzelcykDefence−1.5
Beck MalenstynLeft wing−2.3
Tyson KozakCentre−2.3
Zach MetsaDefence−2.5
Mattias SamuelssonDefence−3.4
Louis CrevierDefence−4.3

Atlantic Division

TeamPointsProjectedPlayoffs
Boston Bruins2110064%
Montréal Canadiens2010168%
Ottawa Senators1910169%
Tampa Bay Lightning1810375%
Florida Panthers1810064%
Toronto Maple Leafs188310%
Buffalo Sabres179547%
Detroit Red Wings159443%