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2026–27 Regular Season

Complete head-to-head matchup analysis for Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres 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

TeamRecordGP+/-CF%FF%xGF%PP%PK%
Chicago Blackhawks logoChicago Blackhawks1-3-04-840.139.735.811.1%63.6%
Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo Sabres2-1-03-159.560.162.80.0%66.7%

Betting Considerations

Chicago Blackhawks logoChicago Blackhawks(Away)
0-1 vs Buffalo Sabres this season
Seeking revenge after losing last matchup to Buffalo Sabres
Missing Teuvo Teravainen (Out) — 0.67 PPG
Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo Sabres(Home)
1-0 vs Chicago Blackhawks this season

Projected Goalie Starters

GoalieGPSV%GAAHDSV%
Spencer Knight, projected starting goalie for Chicago Blackhawks with 50% confidence based on recent rotation analysisS. Knight50%Clear #1 (75% start rate), 2 consecutive starts3.8901.01.938
Colten Ellis, projected starting goalie for Buffalo Sabres with 50% confidence based on recent rotation analysisC. Ellis50%Clear #1 (33% start rate), 1 consecutive start1.9000.62.1000

Last 10 Games

DateOpponentH/AResult
Oct 6St. Louis Blues logoSt. Louis BluesHomeW 4–2
Oct 3Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo SabresAwayL 3–4
Oct 1Utah Mammoth logoUtah MammothAwayL 0–6
Sep 29Vegas Golden Knights logoVegas Golden KnightsAwayL 2–5