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Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals prediction

October 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · BUF 4-4-3, WSH 6-4-0

Model prediction

Buffalo Sabres

44%

win chance · 2.98 xGoals

Washington Capitals

56%

win chance · 3.34 xGoals

Celly's model leans Washington Capitals (56%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: BUF 3.0, WSH 3.3, about 6.3 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 51% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

BUF: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen confirmed

WSH: Charlie Lindgren confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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