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2026–27 Regular Season

Complete head-to-head matchup analysis for Minnesota Wild 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%
Minnesota Wild logoMinnesota Wild2-0-13+450.349.44736.4%100.0%
Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo Sabres2-1-03-159.560.162.80.0%66.7%

Betting Considerations

Minnesota Wild logoMinnesota Wild(Away)
0-0-1 vs Buffalo Sabres this season
Seeking revenge after losing last matchup to Buffalo Sabres
PP (36.4%) has an edge vs Buffalo Sabres's PK (66.7%)
Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo Sabres(Home)
1-0 vs Minnesota Wild this season
PK (66.7%) vulnerable against Minnesota Wild's PP (36.4%)

Projected Goalie Starters

GoalieGPSV%GAAHDSV%
Jesper Wallstedt, projected starting goalie for Minnesota Wild with 50% confidence based on recent rotation analysisJ. Wallstedt50%Only goalie with starts (3/3 games)3.9330.44.1000
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 6Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo SabresAwayL 2–3 (OT)
Oct 3Boston Bruins logoBoston BruinsHomeW 4–1
Oct 1Nashville Predators logoNashville PredatorsAwayW 3–1