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On February 25, 2026, the New Jersey Devils will host the Buffalo Sabres in an intriguing NHL matchup. The Devils, currently struggling, have secured just one victory in their last five outings, which raises questions about their form and consistency. Despite their challenges, they will look to leverage home-ice advantage, where familiar surroundings and supportive fans can often inspire improved performances.
In contrast, the Buffalo Sabres have managed to secure two wins in their last five games, suggesting a slightly more favorable trajectory. Their ability to capitalize on opportunities could be pivotal in this contest. Both teams’ recent forms indicate a fierce competitive spirit, yet neither has shown dominant form leading into this matchup.
The bookmakers set the odds closely, with New Jersey at 2.54 for a home win and Buffalo slightly favored at 2.44. The model reflects a closely contested game, predicting a 38.4% chance for a Devils win, 24.9% for a draw, and a 37.5% likelihood for a Sabres victory.
Given the trends and home-ice dynamics, fans can expect an intense clash, though predicting the outcome remains highly speculative.
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| New Jersey 37.9% |
Draw 23.2% |
Buffalo 38.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Outrights of NHL Buffalo Sabres: 2.02% New Jersey Devils: 0.47%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.45 | 4.25 | 2.45 | ||
| 2.57 | 4.16 | 2.5 | ||
| 2.54 | 3.93 | 2.44 |
Latest Results
| 05.02.26 New Jersey Devils – New York Islanders – 1:3 03.02.26 New Jersey Devils – Columbus Blue Jackets – 0:3 31.01.26 Ottawa Senators – New Jersey Devils – 4:1 29.01.26 New Jersey Devils – Nashville Predators – 3:2 OT 27.01.26 New Jersey Devils – Winnipeg Jets – 3:4 |
05.02.26 Buffalo Sabres – Pittsburgh Penguins – 2:5 03.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Buffalo Sabres – 4:3 OT 02.02.26 Florida Panthers – Buffalo Sabres – 3:5 31.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 2:4 29.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Los Angeles Kings – 4:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 21.12.25 New Jersey Devils – Buffalo Sabres – 1:3 28.11.25 Buffalo Sabres – New Jersey Devils – 0:5 02.02.25 Buffalo Sabres – New Jersey Devils – 4:3 05.10.24 New Jersey Devils – Buffalo Sabres – 3:1 04.10.24 Buffalo Sabres – New Jersey Devils – 1:4 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche | 55 | 34 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 212:138 | 83 |
| 2 | Minnesota Wild | 58 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 196:169 | 78 |
| 3 | Dallas Stars | 57 | 28 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 193:160 | 77 |
| 4 | Vegas Golden Knights | 57 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 191:179 | 68 |
| 5 | Utah Mammoth | 57 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 183:157 | 64 |
| 6 | Edmonton Oilers | 58 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 198:194 | 64 |
| 7 | Seattle Kraken | 56 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 162:165 | 63 |
| 8 | Anaheim Ducks | 56 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 185:195 | 63 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Kings | 56 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 146:161 | 60 |
| 10 | Nashville Predators | 57 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 169:198 | 59 |
| 11 | San Jose Sharks | 55 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 171:193 | 58 |
| 12 | Chicago Blackhawks | 57 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 154:185 | 53 |
| 13 | Winnipeg Jets | 56 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 160:175 | 52 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 56 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 142:169 | 52 |
| 15 | St. Louis Blues | 57 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 147:203 | 49 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 57 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 149:210 | 42 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 55 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 199:140 | 78 |
| 2 | Carolina Hurricanes | 57 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 197:163 | 78 |
| 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 57 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 199:187 | 72 |
| 4 | Detroit Red Wings | 58 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 174:175 | 72 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 56 | 25 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 192:169 | 70 |
| 6 | Buffalo Sabres | 57 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 195:176 | 70 |
| 7 | Boston Bruins | 57 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 195:182 | 69 |
| 8 | New York Islanders | 58 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 169:162 | 69 |
| 9 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 56 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 179:177 | 65 |
| 10 | Washington Capitals | 59 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 189:177 | 65 |
| 11 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 57 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 188:194 | 63 |
| 12 | Ottawa Senators | 57 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 191:184 | 63 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Flyers | 56 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 167:180 | 61 |
| 14 | Florida Panthers | 57 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 174:191 | 61 |
| 15 | New Jersey Devils | 57 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 27 | 146:175 | 58 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 57 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 29 | 151:180 | 50 |
NHL Outrights
1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.5 (23.72%)
2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.75 (14.44%)
3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8 (10.38%)
4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.3%)
5. Edmonton Oilers: 11.5 (7.22%)
6. Dallas Stars: 17 (4.88%)
7. Minnesota Wild: 19 (4.37%)
8. Florida Panthers: 26 (3.19%)
9. Los Angeles Kings: 30 (2.77%)
10. Montreal Canadiens: 31 (2.68%)
11. Utah Mammoth: 38.5 (2.16%)
12. Buffalo Sabres: 41 (2.02%)
13. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.63%)
14. Pittsburgh Penguins: 51 (1.63%)
15. Washington Capitals: 53.5 (1.55%)
16. Toronto Maple Leafs: 64 (1.3%)
17. New York Islanders: 64 (1.3%)
18. Ottawa Senators: 71 (1.17%)
19. Anaheim Ducks: 78.5 (1.06%)
20. Columbus Blue Jackets: 78.5 (1.06%)
21. Boston Bruins: 138.5 (0.6%)
22. New Jersey Devils: 176 (0.47%)
23. Seattle Kraken: 226 (0.37%)
24. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.37%)
25. San Jose Sharks: 251 (0.33%)
26. Philadelphia Flyers: 251 (0.33%)
27. Winnipeg Jets: 301 (0.28%)
28. Calgary Flames: 876 (0.09%)
29. St. Louis Blues: 876 (0.09%)
30. Chicago Blackhawks: 876 (0.09%)
31. New York Rangers: 876 (0.09%)
32. Vancouver Canucks: 1001 (0.08%)
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