Final Score: Penguins 5 - Sabres 2
Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

Penguins @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Penguins
28-27 Rating 1486
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.8
Sabres
32-24 Rating 1529
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Penguins Sabres
All-time wins 110 80
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.3 3.1
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Penguins Sabres
Games played 55 56
Avg goals scored 3.4 3.4
Avg goals conceded 3.0 3.1
Win percentage 51% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 56% 63%