Sabres vs Penguins statistics
| Stat |
Sabres |
Penguins |
| Goals For per Game |
2.00 |
3.50 |
| Goals Against per Game |
3.00 |
4.00 |
| Shots per Game |
27.3 |
28.3 |
| Shots Against per Game |
27.0 |
33.0 |
| Power Play Goals |
0 |
2 |
| Power Play Goals Against |
3 |
2 |
| Short Handed Goals |
1 |
0 |
| Short Handed Goals Against |
0 |
0 |
| Penalty Minutes |
58 |
28 |
| Power Play Percentage |
0.0 |
20.0 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage |
76.9 |
83.3 |
Pittsburgh Penguins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 10/14/24 |
@ Montreal Canadiens |
W |
6-3 |
| 10/12/24 |
@ Toronto Maple Leafs |
L |
4-2 |
| 10/10/24 |
@ Detroit Red Wings |
W |
6-3 |
| 10/9/24 |
vs New York Rangers |
L |
6-0 |
| 10/4/24 |
vs Columbus Blue Jackets |
W |
7-3 |
Buffalo Sabres recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 10/12/24 |
vs Florida Panthers |
W |
5-2 |
| 10/10/24 |
vs Los Angeles Kings |
L |
3-1 |
| 10/5/24 |
vs New Jersey Devils |
L |
3-1 |
| 10/4/24 |
vs New Jersey Devils |
L |
4-1 |
| 9/30/24 |
vs Detroit Red Wings |
W |
4-3 OT |
Sabres vs Penguins predictions
As the Buffalo Sabres lace up to face the Pittsburgh Penguins, all eyes might be on Alex Tuch, who's been nothing short of impressive early in the season. With two goals and two assists already to his name, Tuch has shown he can be a significant threat on the ice. Given his current form, it wouldn't be surprising to see him leverage his momentum and perhaps add another goal or assist to his stats. The Penguins' defense will need to keep a tight watch on him if they hope to keep the scoresheet in their favor.
Turning our gaze to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Evgeni Malkin seems poised to make a considerable impact in this upcoming match. With six assists and leading his team with seven points, Malkin has been central to the Penguins' offensive strategies. His playmaking abilities and experience could very well be the linchpin for Pittsburgh’s success against the Sabres. Alongside Malkin, Kris Letang, who also has two goals, might play a crucial role from the blue line, contributing both defensively and offensively.
Regarding the outcome of the game, considering both teams' recent performances and standout players, the Pittsburgh Penguins might have a slight edge, especially playing at the PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins' mix of seasoned veterans and tactical gameplay, particularly if Malkin and Letang are at their best, could very well tilt the scales in their favor. Nonetheless, with the Sabres hungry for a win to improve their record and Tuch on a hot streak, expect a fiercely contested battle. But the safe bet? The Penguins could just clinch this one, albeit by a narrow margin.
Pittsburgh Penguins injuries
- Bryan Rust (RW): Injured Reserve
- Vasily Ponomarev (C): Injured Reserve
- Blake Lizotte (C): Injured Reserve
- Alex Nedeljkovic (G): Injured Reserve
- Taylor Gauthier (G): Day-To-Day
Buffalo Sabres injuries
- JJ Peterka (RW): Day-To-Day
- Zach Benson (LW): Day-To-Day
- Nicolas Aube-Kubel (RW): Injured Reserve
- Ryan Johnson (C): Out
- Rasmus Dahlin (D): Day-To-Day
Sabres vs Penguins game info
| Venue |
PPG Paints Arena |
| Location |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| Puck drop |
Wed 7:00 PM |
| TV |
TNT |
