- Matchup: Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NV
- Broadcast: Vegas 34
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The Vegas Golden Knights (31-22-14) are set to challenge the Buffalo Sabres (41-20-6) at T-Mobile Arena this Tuesday.
The Buffalo Sabres recently showcased a commendable performance, ending in a 2-2 draw against the Maple Leafs. During that matchup, Buffalo accumulated 15 penalty minutes and converted 1 goal from 4 power-play opportunities. However, their offensive display was below par, scoring just 1 from 33 shots on target.
This season, Sabres’ opponents have been awarded 181 power play opportunities, ranking 25th in the NHL, successfully scoring on 31 of those chances. Buffalo has faced 1,978 shots against them and maintains a save percentage of .899. With a shooting percentage of 12.2%, they have recorded 1,888 shot attempts. At even strength, the Sabres have conceded 169 goals while netting 189 of their own. Buffalo approaches this game with 203 power-play chances, converting 42 for a success rate of 20.69%. Currently, they stand at 88 points with a points percentage of .657, netting 231 goals (3rd in the league) and allowing 200.
In goal for the Sabres will be Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. In his professional career, Luukkonen has faced 520 goals against, with an average of 2.95 goals against per game. Over 181 appearances, he has a save percentage of .899 across 8,277 minutes played. With an overall record of 86-73-17, he has started in 176 games and has achieved 96 quality starts, boasting a quality start percentage of .545. In total, he has faced 5,136 shots, registering 4,616 saves.
In their previous game, the Vegas Golden Knights secured a 4-0 victory against the Blackhawks. In that matchup, they scored 4 goals from 32 shots taken, capitalizing on 2 out of 5 power-play opportunities.
Currently, the Golden Knights have netted 171 goals at even strength and 48 on the power play (ranking 6th in the NHL). They have taken a total of 1,904 shots (10th in the league) with an overall shooting percentage of 11.50%, while allowing only 1,649 shots against. The Knights have amassed 219 goals this season, holding 76 points with a points percentage of .567. They have allowed 203 goals, comprising 174 even-strength goals and 29 short-handed goals. Additionally, they have executed 188 power-play opportunities with a success rate of 25.53% and an 82.32% penalty kill rate against 164 opposing power plays. Their save percentage stands at 87.7%.
Guarding the net for the Golden Knights will likely be Adin Hill. He has successfully stopped 4,875 of 5,381 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .906. Hill holds a career record of 104-70-16, having played 205 games. As the starting goaltender for 192 games, he has logged 9,902 minutes in goal, with a quality start percentage of 51.0% and 98 quality starts throughout his NHL tenure. He has conceded an average of 2.64 goals per game with a total of 506 goals allowed.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Choose Vegas
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