Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks - NHL
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by Taavi Pailk | in NHL Picks
The Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings will clash in a fascinating Atlantic Division matchup on Friday at KeyBank Center.
Buffalo will look to continue its push for the best record in the Eastern Conference, while Detroit will hope to end a poor spell with a morale-boosting victory. Having earned only four victories in March, the Red Wings have fallen to fifth in the Atlantic Division and are in danger of missing the playoffs.
We should see a desperate side going up against the Sabres on Friday night, but Detroit’s will to win might not be enough for them to earn a positive result. Buffalo has been the NHL’s best team in 2026, going 23-6-4.
The Red Wings have posted a mediocre 14-11-5 record since the turn of the year, with their special teams struggling. In 2026, Todd McLellan’s side has had a 17.5 percent power play and a 74.0 percent penalty kill, which is among the worst in the league.
Over the last 10 games, the Red Wings have gone 3-5-2, scoring more than twice just five times. If they can’t get their offense going on Friday, it’s going to be very tough for them to compete with a Buffalo team that averages the fifth-most goals in the league (3.47)
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Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L | GD |
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109 | 2122 | 42 | 23 | +47 |
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92 | 2887 | 30 | 31 | -17 |
Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings Latest Matches
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Buffalo Sabres against Detroit Red Wings : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
C. Ellis
A. Lyon
M. Samuelsson
B. Byram
O. Power
C. Timmins
R. Dahlin
L. Stanley
R. McLeod
P. Krebs
J. Doan
J. Quinn
J. Norris
S. Carrick
T. Pearson
J. Zucker
B. Malenstyn
T. Thompson
A. Tuch
Z. Benson
M. Postava
J. Gibson
A. Johansson
M. Seider
J. Bernard-Docker
S. Edvinsson
B. Chiarot
J. Faulk
D. Perron
L. Raymond
D. Shine
M. Appleton
E. Finnie
M. Kasper
J. Van Riemsdyk
P. Kane
A. Copp
J. Compher
A. DeBrincat
D. Larkin
Most goals and assists
Buffalo Sabres
Detroit Red Wings
T. Thompson
(45 Goals)
A. DeBrincat
(41 Goals)
R. Dahlin
(65 Assists)
L. Raymond
(51 Assists)
Buffalo Sabres - Detroit Red Wings Key Points
- Buffalo has defeated Detroit in both previous meetings this season with a combined score of 9-6.
- The Sabres are tied for the third-most home wins in the Eastern Conference, posting a 22-9-4 record at KeyBank Center.
- The Red Wings are on a three-game losing run away from home, dropping their road record to 18-12-5.
- Buffalo has already topped its point total from the previous 14 seasons, sitting on 96 points.
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Our Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
The Sabres have been in a different class compared to the rest of the league in recent months and should demonstrate it again on Friday night in front of their home crowd.
Detroit has already lost two head-to-head clashes against Buffalo this season and hasn’t had any luck in recent road games. Even with Dylan Larkin back in the lineup, the team’s offensive production was lacking on Tuesday against Ottawa. Now they face a tougher opponent, and it could be another long night for them.
Our prediction for Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings: Sabres to win in regulation.
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