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The Carolina Hurricanes (9-4, fourth in the Eastern Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Buffalo Sabres (5-5-4, 16th in the Eastern Conference), on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to come out on top in Saturday's game.
The Sabres' offense has put up 27 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has conceded 27 goals. They have recorded 31 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (16.1%). They are 4-2-4 over those games.
Hurricanes vs. Sabres Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Sabres 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-260)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 3-0-3 in overtime games on their way to a 9-4 overall record.
- Carolina is 3-2-0 (six points) in its five games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they lost both times.
- Carolina has lost the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals 10 times, and are 9-1-0 in those games (to record 18 points).
- In the four games when Carolina has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up six points after finishing 3-1-0.
- In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 8-2-0 (16 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres (5-5-4 overall) have posted a record of 1-4-5 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- This season the Sabres scored only one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
- Buffalo failed to win the only game this season when it scored two goals.
- The Sabres have scored more than two goals eight times, earning 13 points from those matchups (5-0-3).
- This season, Buffalo has recorded a lone power-play goal in three games has a record of 1-0-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 1-3-2 (four points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 4-2-2 to record 10 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.62 | Goals Scored | 2.64 | 28th |
| 8th | 2.69 | Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 15th |
| 3rd | 32.1 | Shots | 29.5 | 6th |
| 13th | 27.4 | Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 30th |
| 32nd | 10.81% | Power Play % | 17.78% | 20th |
| 12th | 82.61% | Penalty Kill % | 91.3% | 1st |
Hurricanes vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
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