Matchup comparison
Even on form: both teams went 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Matchup to watch: Ottawa Senators’ attack (index 96) against Buffalo Sabres’ defence (index 109).
Matchup to watch: Buffalo Sabres’ attack (index 88) against Ottawa Senators’ defence (index 93).
Recent form: last 5
Ottawa Senators: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 16 goals scored and 18 conceded.
| Oct 28, 2026 | at Vegas Golden Knights | L | 1–4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | vs New York Rangers | W | 7–4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | vs San Jose Sharks | L | 2–6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | vs Florida Panthers | W | 5–1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | at Philadelphia Flyers | L | 1–3 |
Buffalo Sabres: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 14 goals scored and 15 conceded.
| Oct 28, 2026 | at San Jose Sharks | W | 2–0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | at Washington Capitals | L | 3–4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | vs Philadelphia Flyers | L | 1–3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | at Montreal Canadiens | L | 3–4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | at Toronto Maple Leafs | W | 5–4 |
Results before kickoff, newest first.
Head-to-head
In the last 3 meetings on record, Ottawa Senators won 1, Buffalo Sabres won 2.
| Apr 2, 2026 · last season | Ottawa Senators | 4–1 | Buffalo Sabres |
| Dec 24, 2025 · last season | Ottawa Senators | 2–3 | Buffalo Sabres |
| Oct 15, 2025 · last season | Buffalo Sabres | 8–4 | Ottawa Senators |
Season so far
Ottawa Senators are 9th of 32 on win rate after 13 games (8-5).
Buffalo Sabres are 22nd of 32 on win rate after 12 games (5-7).
| # | Team | P | W | L | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ottawa Senators | 13 | 8 | 5 | 39:38 |
| 22 | Buffalo Sabres | 12 | 5 | 7 | 33:41 |
Team season model
- Ottawa Senators attack index 96: 4% less scoring per game than the league average.
- Ottawa Senators defence index 93: 7% less conceded per game than the league average.
- Ottawa Senators rate 11th of 32 on results-based strength, falling over their last 5 games.
- Buffalo Sabres attack index 88: 12% less scoring per game than the league average.
- Buffalo Sabres defence index 109: 9% more conceded per game than the league average.
- Buffalo Sabres rate 9th of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.
Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.
What the full preview covers
- Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
- Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
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