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As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face off against the Buffalo Sabres on April 2, 2026, both teams are looking to capitalize on their recent performances. The Senators enter the matchup with a record of two wins in their last five games, suggesting a modest form that may reflect inconsistencies in both scoring and defensive play. On the other hand, the Sabres have also managed two victories in their previous five outings, indicating a similar path of ups and downs.
Bookmakers have set the odds closely, with the Senators at 2.43 for a home win and the Sabres slightly favored at 2.48 for an away victory. This reflects the competitive nature of the matchup. Our model suggests a 35.6% probability of a home win, a 25.1% chance of a draw, and a 41.6% likelihood of an away victory, favoring Buffalo by a narrow margin.
Key tactical adjustments and effective execution will be crucial for both sides as they aim to strengthen their playoff aspirations. The Senators will rely on home-ice advantage, while the Sabres will seek to exploit any defensive weaknesses. Ultimately, fans can anticipate a tightly contested encounter, with no guaranteed outcomes as both teams strive for critical points in the standings.
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| Ottawa 38.7% |
Draw 23.2% |
Buffalo 38.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of NHL Buffalo Sabres: 5.07% Ottawa Senators: 3.22%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.52 | 4.16 | 2.54 | ||
| 2.43 | 4.11 | 2.48 |
Latest Results
| 31.03.26 Florida Panthers – Ottawa Senators – 6:3 28.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Ottawa Senators – 4:2 26.03.26 Ottawa Senators – Pittsburgh Penguins – 3:4 penalties 24.03.26 Detroit Red Wings – Ottawa Senators – 2:3 23.03.26 New York Rangers – Ottawa Senators – 1:2 |
31.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – New York Islanders – 4:3 28.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Seattle Kraken – 3:2 penalties 27.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Detroit Red Wings – 2:5 25.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Boston Bruins – 3:4 OT 22.03.26 Anaheim Ducks – Buffalo Sabres – 6:5 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 23.12.25 Ottawa Senators – Buffalo Sabres – 2:3 OT 15.10.25 Buffalo Sabres – Ottawa Senators – 8:4 01.04.25 Ottawa Senators – Buffalo Sabres – 2:5 25.03.25 Buffalo Sabres – Ottawa Senators – 3:2 09.01.25 Ottawa Senators – Buffalo Sabres – 0:4 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche ✔ | 73 | 43 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 277:185 | 108 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars ✔ | 75 | 34 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 255:209 | 100 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild | 74 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 242:216 | 94 |
| 4 | Anaheim Ducks | 74 | 24 | 17 | 5 | 28 | 249:256 | 87 |
| 5 | Edmonton Oilers | 75 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 261:251 | 85 |
| 6 | Utah Mammoth | 74 | 29 | 9 | 6 | 30 | 235:212 | 82 |
| 7 | Vegas Golden Knights | 75 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 236:236 | 82 |
| 8 | Nashville Predators | 74 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 31 | 220:246 | 77 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Kings | 73 | 19 | 10 | 18 | 26 | 195:222 | 76 |
| 10 | Winnipeg Jets | 74 | 25 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 213:228 | 76 |
| 11 | San Jose Sharks | 72 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 31 | 220:257 | 75 |
| 12 | Seattle Kraken | 73 | 25 | 7 | 11 | 30 | 206:227 | 75 |
| 13 | St. Louis Blues | 73 | 27 | 4 | 11 | 31 | 195:232 | 73 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 74 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 35 | 191:234 | 70 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 75 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 34 | 195:248 | 68 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 73 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 187:277 | 50 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 74 | 34 | 13 | 6 | 21 | 263:218 | 100 |
| 2 | Buffalo Sabres | 75 | 38 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 263:221 | 100 |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 74 | 37 | 9 | 6 | 22 | 268:207 | 98 |
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens | 74 | 31 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 262:234 | 96 |
| 5 | Boston Bruins | 75 | 31 | 12 | 8 | 24 | 256:233 | 94 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 75 | 31 | 7 | 16 | 21 | 263:238 | 92 |
| 7 | New York Islanders | 76 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 29 | 222:221 | 89 |
| 8 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 75 | 27 | 11 | 12 | 25 | 239:231 | 88 |
| 9 | Detroit Red Wings | 74 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 27 | 216:223 | 86 |
| 10 | Ottawa Senators | 74 | 32 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 247:230 | 86 |
| 11 | Philadelphia Flyers | 74 | 23 | 14 | 12 | 25 | 220:225 | 86 |
| 12 | Washington Capitals | 75 | 32 | 6 | 9 | 28 | 238:223 | 85 |
| 13 | New Jersey Devils | 74 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 34 | 205:227 | 78 |
| 14 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 75 | 23 | 9 | 13 | 30 | 235:264 | 77 |
| 15 | Florida Panthers | 74 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 35 | 222:247 | 75 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 75 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 215:233 | 71 |
NHL Outrights
1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (20.93%)
2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.25 (15.95%)
3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.25 (13.4%)
4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.61%)
5. Edmonton Oilers: 13 (6.44%)
6. Vegas Golden Knights: 15.5 (5.4%)
7. Buffalo Sabres: 16.5 (5.07%)
8. Minnesota Wild: 16.5 (5.07%)
9. Ottawa Senators: 26 (3.22%)
10. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.58%)
11. Utah Mammoth: 32.5 (2.58%)
12. Pittsburgh Penguins: 38.5 (2.17%)
13. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.04%)
14. Columbus Blue Jackets: 53.5 (1.57%)
15. New York Islanders: 61 (1.37%)
16. Boston Bruins: 61 (1.37%)
17. Detroit Red Wings: 101 (0.83%)
18. Los Angeles Kings: 101 (0.83%)
19. Philadelphia Flyers: 226 (0.37%)
20. Nashville Predators: 351 (0.24%)
21. Washington Capitals: 451 (0.19%)
22. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.17%)
23. Winnipeg Jets: 551 (0.15%)
24. San Jose Sharks: 551 (0.15%)
25. St. Louis Blues: 876 (0.1%)
26. New Jersey Devils: 1251 (0.07%)
27. Calgary Flames: 2001 (0.04%)
28. Chicago Blackhawks: 2501 (0.03%)
29. Florida Panthers: 3001 (0.03%)
30. Toronto Maple Leafs: 3001 (0.03%)
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