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Buffalo Sabres at Ottawa Senators

NHLregular • 2026-2027 Season
completed
Senators logo
Senators
Ottawa
4
vs
Sabres logo
Sabres
Buffalo
1
OTT 23%77% BUF

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VenueCanadian Tire Centre
Ottawa, ON

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Sabres (away)
Senators (home)
77%
Win probability
23%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Senators defeated the Sabres 4-1.

Our model predicted the Sabres would win with 77% confidence, but the Senators pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Model vs. Market

Comparing our probability model against Vegas odds

Senators

Our Model23%

Sabres

Our Model77%

Key Players

Sabres

Alex LyonG
Colten EllisG
Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenG
Sam CarrickC
Riley Fiddler-SchultzC

Senators

Samuel ErssonG
Linus UllmarkG
James ReimerG
Leevi MerilainenG
Shane PintoC

Learn About Our Analysis

Learn about the factors behind our predictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Senators has a 23% win probability, while Sabres has a 77% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON.

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