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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres predictions, Mar 05, 2026

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As the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to face off against the Buffalo Sabres on March 5, 2026, both teams enter the matchup riding a wave of recent success, having each secured victories in three of their last five games. The Penguins will benefit from the home-ice advantage at PPG Paints Arena, where they aim to leverage their offensive prowess against a competitive Sabres squad.

The Penguins, displaying an effective blend of speed and skill, will look to dominate puck possession and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Their recent form suggests confidence, particularly in tight contests, evidenced by their ability to manage close games effectively.

On the other hand, the Sabres have shown resilience and adaptability, which could play a critical role in this matchup. They have demonstrated an ability to counter aggressive defensive play, making them a challenging opponent for the Penguins. The odds favor a Penguins victory at 2.21, with the probabilities indicating a 45.5% chance they come out on top, while the Sabres hold a 32.7% chance of an away win.

With both teams poised for a competitive game, fans can expect a closely contested battle, though outcomes in hockey can be unpredictable.

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Pittsburgh
43.9%		 Draw
22.1%		 Buffalo
34%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Buffalo Sabres: 2.48% Pittsburgh Penguins: 1.58%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.22 4.36 2.84
2.14 4.28 2.79

Latest Results

01.03.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Vegas Golden Knights – 5:0
28.02.26 New York Rangers – Pittsburgh Penguins – 3:2 penalties
26.02.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – New Jersey Devils – 4:1
05.02.26 Buffalo Sabres – Pittsburgh Penguins – 2:5
03.02.26 New York Islanders – Pittsburgh Penguins – 5:4 OT		 28.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Buffalo Sabres – 2:6
27.02.26 Florida Panthers – Buffalo Sabres – 2:3
25.02.26 New Jersey Devils – Buffalo Sabres – 1:2
05.02.26 Buffalo Sabres – Pittsburgh Penguins – 2:5
03.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Buffalo Sabres – 4:3 OT

Facts

  • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 4.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Pittsburgh may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Buffalo has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 76:64. (average 3.8:3.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 35:20. (average 3.9:2.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    05.02.26 Buffalo Sabres – Pittsburgh Penguins – 2:5
    26.11.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Buffalo Sabres – 4:2
    03.10.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Buffalo Sabres – 5:4 OT
    01.10.25 Buffalo Sabres – Pittsburgh Penguins – 3:5
    27.03.25 Buffalo Sabres – Pittsburgh Penguins – 7:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 59 37 3 9 10 225:148 89
    2 Dallas Stars 60 30 7 9 14 206:164 83
    3 Minnesota Wild 61 22 13 10 16 204:179 80
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 60 21 7 14 18 199:191 70
    5 Anaheim Ducks 59 19 14 3 23 199:206 69
    6 Seattle Kraken 60 23 6 9 22 171:176 67
    7 Utah Mammoth 60 24 7 4 25 190:167 66
    8 Edmonton Oilers 61 22 7 8 24 215:206 66
    9 San Jose Sharks 58 17 12 4 25 179:202 62
    10 Nashville Predators 60 20 7 8 25 177:207 62
    11 Los Angeles Kings 60 15 9 14 22 155:179 62
    12 Winnipeg Jets 59 20 3 10 26 168:184 56
    13 Calgary Flames 59 20 4 7 28 148:175 55
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 60 18 5 9 28 161:192 55
    15 St. Louis Blues 60 21 1 9 29 156:208 53
    16 Vancouver Canucks 60 12 6 7 35 153:224 43

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 60 28 10 6 16 208:171 82
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 58 29 9 4 16 209:153 80
    3 Buffalo Sabres 60 29 6 6 19 206:181 76
    4 Detroit Red Wings 61 24 11 6 20 182:183 76
    5 Montreal Canadiens 59 22 11 9 17 208:193 75
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 59 27 4 13 15 203:173 75
    7 New York Islanders 61 23 12 5 21 182:172 75
    8 Boston Bruins 59 25 8 5 21 200:187 71
    9 Washington Capitals 62 26 5 7 24 197:186 69
    10 Columbus Blue Jackets 59 20 10 8 21 189:189 68
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 60 19 9 11 21 177:188 67
    12 Ottawa Senators 59 23 6 8 22 197:188 66
    13 Toronto Maple Leafs 61 19 8 10 24 195:211 64
    14 Florida Panthers 60 24 6 3 27 185:200 63
    15 New Jersey Devils 60 19 10 2 29 151:182 60
    16 New York Rangers 60 14 9 8 29 160:190 54

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.96 (20.35%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.04 (15.98%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.75 (11.93%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.33 (8.63%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 11.33 (7.11%)

    6. Dallas Stars: 15.83 (5.09%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 18.33 (4.39%)

    8. Montreal Canadiens: 29.67 (2.72%)

    9. Florida Panthers: 32.17 (2.5%)

    10. Utah Mammoth: 32.17 (2.5%)

    11. Buffalo Sabres: 32.5 (2.48%)

    12. Los Angeles Kings: 37.33 (2.16%)

    13. Washington Capitals: 49.33 (1.63%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 49.33 (1.63%)

    15. Pittsburgh Penguins: 51 (1.58%)

    16. New York Islanders: 57 (1.41%)

    17. Ottawa Senators: 62 (1.3%)

    18. Anaheim Ducks: 68.67 (1.17%)

    19. Columbus Blue Jackets: 77 (1.05%)

    20. Toronto Maple Leafs: 88.67 (0.91%)

    21. Boston Bruins: 134.33 (0.6%)

    22. Nashville Predators: 192.67 (0.42%)

    23. New Jersey Devils: 197.67 (0.41%)

    24. Philadelphia Flyers: 201 (0.4%)

    25. Winnipeg Jets: 209.33 (0.38%)

    26. Seattle Kraken: 234.33 (0.34%)

    27. San Jose Sharks: 251 (0.32%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 634.33 (0.13%)

    29. St. Louis Blues: 634.33 (0.13%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 634.33 (0.13%)

    31. New York Rangers: 634.33 (0.13%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 884.33 (0.09%)

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