- Matchup: Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: MSG Network, NBC Sports California
- Betting Odds: Sabres (-134) Sharks (+115)
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The San Jose Sharks (6-5-1) are set to face off against the Buffalo Sabres (4-4-3) on Tuesday at SAP Center. The betting line shows the Sabres at -134, while the Sharks are listed at +115. The over/under for the match is established at 6.5.
In their previous outing, the Buffalo Sabres suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat to the Capitals. The team struggled offensively, managing to convert only 3 goals out of 21 shots. Despite having 2 power play opportunities, they were unable to capitalize. Defensively, Buffalo spent 6 minutes in the penalty box during the match.
At even strength, the Sabres have conceded 28 goals while managing to score 27. Their opponents have had 39 power play chances (ranking 15th in the league), converting 12 of those into goals. This season, the Buffalo Sabres have scored a total of 31 goals (25th in the NHL) and allowed 40. With 290 shots taken, they boast a shooting percentage of 10.7%. Currently, the Sabres hold 11 points, representing a points percentage of .500. They have also faced 292 shots against, resulting in a save percentage of .863. Out of 38 power play opportunities, they have scored 4 goals, achieving a success rate of 10.53%.
Between the pipes for the Sabres will be Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who has allowed 569 goals throughout his NHL journey, resulting in a goals against average of 2.95. Luukkonen has participated in 199 games in the league, maintaining a save percentage of .899 over 10,933 minutes of play. He holds a win-loss record of 96-77-21, having been named the starter in 193 of those contests. In his career, Luukkonen has garnered 103 quality starts, achieving a quality start rate of .534. He has faced 5,602 shots against, with 5,035 saves recorded.
In their latest game, the Sharks were defeated by the Bruins, with a final score of 6-4. San Jose had 6 power play opportunities, successfully converting 2. They scored 4 goals from a total of 27 shots.
The Sharks have accumulated 25 goals at even strength and 11 goals (ranking 8th in the league) on the power play. With 337 shots taken (9th in the league), they have a shooting percentage of 10.68% and have allowed 364 shots against. This season, the Sharks have tallied 36 goals, totaling 13 points for a points percentage of .542. Conversely, they have allowed 42 goals, consisting of 34 at even strength and 8 while shorthanded. San Jose has had 41 power play chances, achieving a conversion rate of 26.83%. Their penalty kill rate stands at 80.49%, while they have a save percentage of 88.5%.
In net for the Sharks will be Yaroslav Askarov. His opponents have averaged 3.29 goals per game, with Askarov yielding a total of 224 goals in his career. He has achieved a quality start percentage of 44.1%, recording 30 quality starts in the NHL. Having started 68 games, his total ice time is 160 minutes. Askarov has a career record of 29-31-6, having participated in 70 contests. He has made 1,751 saves out of 1,974 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .887.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL contest against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Consider Buffalo (-134)
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
