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Buffalo Sabres vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 27, 2025

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Feb 27, 2025 8:22 PM
The Buffalo Sabres are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Lenovo Center. Looking to break their current road losing streak, the Sabres will need to bring their A-game against the Hurricanes, who have been dominant on their home ice with a 21-6-1 record.
Buffalo Sabres vs Carolina Hurricanes

Current Odds

BUF
CAR
Over
7.5
+114
Under
7.5
-120
BUF
+1.5
+260
CAR
-2.5
-135
BUF
ML
+1800
CAR
ML
-3500

Sabres vs Hurricanes statistics

Stat Sabres Hurricanes
Goals For per Game 3.21 3.22
Goals Against Average 3.36 2.79
Shots per Game 28.0 31.7
Shots Against per Game 28.9 25.1
Power Play Goals 27 33
Power Play Goals Against 38 27
Short Handed Goals 4 7
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 537 409
Power Play Percentage 16.7 19.4
Penalty Kill Percentage 77.5 84.3

Carolina Hurricanes recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/25/25 @ Montreal Canadiens L 4-0
2/22/25 @ Toronto Maple Leafs L 6-3
2/8/25 vs Utah Hockey Club W 7-3
2/6/25 @ Minnesota Wild L 2-1
2/4/25 @ Winnipeg Jets L 3-0

Buffalo Sabres recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/25/25 vs Anaheim Ducks W 3-2
2/22/25 vs New York Rangers W 8-2
2/8/25 @ Nashville Predators L 6-4
2/4/25 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 3-2
2/2/25 vs New Jersey Devils W 4-3

Carolina Hurricanes injuries

  • Tyson Jost (C): Injured Reserve
  • Mikko Rantanen (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Juha Jaaska (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Andrei Svechnikov (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Taylor Hall (LW): Day-To-Day

Buffalo Sabres injuries

  • James Reimer (G): Day-To-Day
  • Jason Zucker (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Tuch (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Mattias Samuelsson (D): Injured Reserve
  • Jordan Greenway (LW): Injured Reserve

Sabres vs Hurricanes game info

Type Info
Venue Lenovo Center
Location Raleigh, NC
Puck drop Thu 7:00 PM
TV MSGB

Sabres vs Hurricanes predictions

As the Buffalo Sabres gear up to face the Carolina Hurricanes, all eyes are on Tage Thompson. He’s been a real standout this season, netting 28 goals and racking up a total of 51 points. However, his day-to-day injury status casts a shadow of doubt over his participation in the game. Assuming he's cleared to play, there’s no denying his ability to light up the ice could be the Sabres' best offensive weapon. But let’s not forget about Rasmus Dahlin, who, although sidelined due to injury, has been the backbone with his 36 assists. Keeping these injuries in mind, Buffalo could rely on some of their younger players to step up and fill the void.

Switching gears to the Carolina Hurricanes, the storm may be brewing around Sebastian Aho. With 56 points to his name, Aho has been the epitome of consistency, notwithstanding his day-to-day injury status. Hurricanes fans will hope to see him back in action, as his playmaking skills could pose significant challenges for the Sabres’ defense. Meanwhile, Martin Necas could make a substantial impact by continuing to rack up assists and maintain the offensive tempo. If Seth Jarvis weren’t on injured reserve, his goal-scoring prowess could be another lethal component, but the team will have to explore other offensive options to compensate for his absence.

So, who’s it going to be on game night? The Sabres, although trailing in overall standings, did take the first win earlier in the season. Yet, it’s those devastating road statistics and key injuries that could come back to haunt them. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes are a juggernaut at home, boasting a record that’s nothing short of formidable. Given the injuries on both sides, whichever team's depth can rise to the occasion might just tip the scales. However, if one were to hedge their bets, the home advantage coupled with a strong squad might just see the Hurricanes skating away with the victory.

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