# NHL

Sabres vs Blackhawks prediction

Buffalo Sabres at Chicago Blackhawks, Thursday 12 November, 8:00 PM ET at United Center. Our line gives the Sabres a 60% chance.

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NHLBUF leads series 1-0
Sabres7-4-3
vs
Blackhawks4-10-1

United Center, ChicagoTV: ESPN+, MSGB

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Record
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Rank
Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Sabres

  • GoalsTage Thompson10
  • AssistsZach Benson11
  • PointsTage Thompson17

Blackhawks

  • GoalsRoman Kantserov6
  • AssistsPatrick Kane8
  • PointsConnor Bedard10

Season averages

BUFStatCHI
3.43Goals Against Average3.87
27.1Shots Against per Game30.3
68.6Penalty Kill Percentage79.6
16Power Play Goals Against10
0Short Handed Goals Against0
3.07Goals For per Game2.20
28.1Shots per Game23.1
8Power Play Goals5
17.0Power Play Percentage10.6
1Short Handed Goals1

Last five games

Sabres

  • Lvs PHI3-1
  • Lat WSH4-3 OT
  • Wat SJ2-0
  • Wat ANA7-6
  • Wat LA3-2

Blackhawks

  • Lvs FLA3-2
  • Wvs LA2-1
  • Lat DET4-1
  • Lat BOS5-4 OT
  • Lvs COL5-2

Injury report

Sabres

  • Jiri KulichDay-To-Day
  • Konsta HeleniusOut
  • Justin DanforthInjured Reserve
  • Alex LyonInjured Reserve
  • Matt GrzelcykInjured Reserve

Blackhawks

  • Bowen ByramInjured Reserve
  • Patrick KaneOut

Game info

Venue
United Center, Chicago, IL
TV
ESPN+, MSGB, CHSN
Season series
BUF leads series 1-0

Blackhawks and Sabres this season

  1. Sat 3 OctBlackhawks 3, Sabres 4Final
  2. Thu 12 NovSabres at BlackhawksThu 8:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Sabres vs Blackhawks?

8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Thursday 12 November 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Sabres vs Blackhawks on?

ESPN lists ESPN+, MSGB, CHSN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Sabres vs Blackhawks?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Buffalo Sabres a 60% chance, so a call on them pays x1.66. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Sabres vs Blackhawks played?

At United Center in Chicago, IL, the home of the Chicago Blackhawks.

How many times do the Blackhawks and Sabres play this season?

This season's schedule has 2 games between them, 1 already played.

Who has won more Blackhawks vs Sabres games this season?

The Buffalo Sabres lead 1-0 this season.

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