BUF

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LAK

Complete head-to-head matchup analysis for Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings across the 2026–27 regular season. This page compares overall records, Corsi and Fenwick possession rates, expected goals, scoring chances, and high-danger opportunities — plus projected starting goalies with their GSAx (Goals Saved Above Expected) ratings. The model section compares Elo-based win probabilities with market implied odds and notes situational factors worth watching. The last 10 games section shows recent form with per-game CF%, xGF%, and results so you can identify momentum and trends heading into the next matchup.

Season Overview

Team	Record	GP	+/-	CF%	FF%	xGF%	PP%	PK%
Buffalo Sabres	7-4-3	14	-5	50.7	50.1	50.6	17.0%	68.6%
Los Angeles Kings	4-7-2	13	-9	51	50.9	50.7	17.8%	62.5%

Betting Considerations

Buffalo Sabres(Away)

Playing on 2nd game of back-to-back

Won 3 consecutive games

4-1-3 on the road this season

On 5-game road trip

1-0 vs Los Angeles Kings this season

4/9 on the PP in last 3 games — well above their 17.0% average

Los Angeles Kings(Home)

Playing on 2nd game of back-to-back

1-4-0 at home this season

Averaging 3.2 goals/game last 5 (+16% vs season avg)

0-1 vs Buffalo Sabres this season

Seeking revenge after losing last matchup to Buffalo Sabres

Projected Goalie Starters

Goalie	GP	SV%	GAA	HDSV%
C. Ellis75%Back-to-back — starter played yesterday, rest day expected	5	.880	0.76	.790
D. Kuemper80%Back-to-back — backup played yesterday, rest day expected	8	.878	1.00	.800

Last 10 Games

Buffalo SabresLos Angeles Kings

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result
Oct 31	Los Angeles Kings	Away	W 3–2
Oct 29	Anaheim Ducks	Away	W 7–6
Oct 27	San Jose Sharks	Away	W 2–0
Oct 24	Washington Capitals	Away	L 3–4 (OT)
Oct 21	Philadelphia Flyers	Home	L 1–3
Oct 17	Montreal Canadiens	Away	L 3–4 (OT)
Oct 15	Toronto Maple Leafs	Away	W 5–4 (OT)
Oct 13	Montreal Canadiens	Away	L 3–4 (SO)
Oct 12	Florida Panthers	Home	W 5–3
Oct 10	Utah Mammoth	Home	L 1–4