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Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres prediction

October 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · CHI 4-8-0, BUF 5-4-3

Model prediction

Chicago Blackhawks

31%

win chance · 2.44 xGoals

Buffalo Sabres

69%

win chance · 3.62 xGoals

Celly's model leans Buffalo Sabres (69%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: CHI 2.4, BUF 3.6, about 6.1 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 55% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

CHI: Spencer Knight confirmed

BUF: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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