- Matchup: Buffalo Sabres vs Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Venue: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
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This upcoming clash at PNC Arena features the Carolina Hurricanes (28-15-4) going head-to-head with the Buffalo Sabres (26-16-4) on Monday.
Recently, the Buffalo Sabres secured a 5-3 victory against the Canadiens, showcasing a strong offensive performance. They capitalized on 5 of their 27 shot attempts and converted 2 goals from 4 power play opportunities. Buffalo spent 10 minutes in penalties during this match.
Buffalo’s opponents have registered 126 power play attempts this season, ranking them 26th in the league, scoring 21 goals during these chances. So far, the Sabres have faced 1,355 shots against them, achieving a save percentage of .894. Buffalo has taken 1,286 shots, recording a shooting percentage of 11.7%. When playing at even strength, they’ve allowed 122 goals while scoring 123. This season, they’ve earned 139 power play chances, netting 27 goals for a success rate of 19.42%. The Sabres currently stand at 56 points with a points percentage of .609. Their offensive tally includes 150 goals (11th in the NHL), while they’ve conceded 143 goals.
In goal for this matchup will be Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Throughout his career, Luukkonen has faced 496 goals, maintaining a goals-against average of 2.97. Over 172 games, he holds a save percentage of .899 and has spent 8,256 minutes in goal. With a record of 81-71-16, he has started 167 games, achieving 90 quality starts, which translates to a .539 quality start rate. Luukkonen has seen 4,889 shots and made 4,393 saves.
On the other hand, the Carolina Hurricanes faced the Blues recently, suffering a 3-0 defeat. They had 3 power play opportunities in that match but failed to score, recording no goals from their 33 shots on goal.
This season, the Hurricanes have netted 126 goals at even strength and 28 goals (ranked 16th league-wide) during power plays. They’ve taken 1,518 shots (2nd in the NHL), with a shooting percentage of 10.14%, while allowing 1,143 shots against. With a total of 154 goals scored and 60 points this season, the Hurricanes have a points percentage of .638. They have conceded 140 goals, split between 112 at even strength and 28 while shorthanded. Carolina has had 143 power play opportunities, boasting a conversion rate of 19.58%. Their penalty kill efficiency is at 78.79%, denying opponents 132 power play attempts, while their save percentage stands at 87.8%.
Expected to be in goal is Brandon Bussi, who has allowed an average of 2.35 goals per game, accumulating a total of 47 goals against him. Bussi boasts a quality start rate of 65.0%, with 13 quality starts in his career. He has been the starter in 20 games, logging 51 minutes in play. Bussi has a career record of 16-3-1 and has participated in 20 games, making 432 saves out of 479 shots attempted against him, achieving a .902 save rate.
Who do you think will triumph in tonight’s NHL face-off, covering the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Favor Buffalo
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