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Edmonton Oilers vs. Buffalo Sabres: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 10, 2025

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Mar 10, 2025 8:39 PM
The Buffalo Sabres, currently riding a losing streak, will look to turn their fortunes around when they host the Edmonton Oilers at KeyBank Center on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Oilers, sitting comfortably in the Pacific Division with a 37-22-4 record, will aim to build on their 1-0 series lead over the Sabres. In a crucial matchup, the Sabres will need to capitalize on their home ice advantage to snap their skid and secure a much-needed win.
Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres

Current Odds

EDM
BUF
Over
6.5
+135
Under
5.5
+125
EDM
+1.5
-169
BUF
-1.5
+154
EDM
ML
+575
BUF
ML
-588

Oilers vs Sabres statistics

Stat Oilers Sabres
Goals For per Game 3.25 3.13
Goals Against Average 2.94 3.50
Shots per Game 32.0 27.8
Shots Against per Game 27.4 29.0
Power Play Goals 41 30
Power Play Goals Against 38 43
Short Handed Goals 3 4
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 424 603
Power Play Percentage 26.6 16.8
Penalty Kill Percentage 74.8 76.9

Buffalo Sabres recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/8/25 @ Florida Panthers L 4-0
3/6/25 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 6-5
3/4/25 vs San Jose Sharks L 6-2
3/3/25 @ Montreal Canadiens L 4-3 OT
3/1/25 vs Montreal Canadiens L 4-2

Edmonton Oilers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/8/25 vs Dallas Stars W 5-4
3/6/25 vs Montreal Canadiens W 3-2 OT
3/4/25 vs Anaheim Ducks L 6-2
3/1/25 @ Carolina Hurricanes W 3-1
2/27/25 @ Florida Panthers L 4-3

Buffalo Sabres injuries

  • Jason Zucker (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Jordan Greenway (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Jacob Bernard-Docker (D): Day-To-Day
  • Jiri Kulich (C): Day-To-Day
  • Jack Quinn (RW): Day-To-Day

Edmonton Oilers injuries

  • Mattias Ekholm (D): Day-To-Day
  • John Klingberg (D): Day-To-Day
  • Evander Kane (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Trent Frederic (C): Injured Reserve
  • Brett Kulak (D): Day-To-Day

Oilers vs Sabres game info

Type Info
Venue KeyBank Center
Location Buffalo, NY
Puck drop Mon 7:00 PM

Oilers vs Sabres predictions

The Edmonton Oilers are cruising through the season with a record that clearly distinguishes them from the less consistent teams of the league. Imagine the dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the charge. McDavid, despite his current suspension, is a powerhouse on the assists leaderboard, crafting opportunities like a master chef concocting a gourmet dish. Draisaitl, with an impressive 46 goals under his belt, embodies a goal-scoring machine, ready to step up in McDavid's absence. The guy's a force to be reckoned with, isn’t he? You can almost see Draisaitl exploiting any defensive gaps that occur, launching pucks with deadly precision. If there's one thing to expect from the Oilers, it's that they’ll bring the intensity when the puck drops at KeyBank Center.

Switching to the Buffalo Sabres, their season has been a mixed bag, akin to a rollercoaster ride with a few choice thrills but plenty of dips. Tage Thompson brings a glimmer of hope to their lineup, his goals and points providing a much-needed lifeline for the team. However, with Thompson being day-to-day, there’s this nagging uncertainty hanging over Sabres fans. Rasmus Dahlin, the rock in their defense, sits out due to injury, which might just tilt the odds further from their favor. The Sabres’ struggle will be compounded by these absences, but in sports, especially hockey, the underdog story is always lurking around the corner. Maybe one of those games where players like Thompson decide to turn the narrative around, making every shift count.

Ultimately, as the game approaches, the Edmonton Oilers come in as the favorites, not only due to their impressive road record but also because of the raw star power in their arsenal. Buffalo might have home-ice advantage, but recent form points towards a win for the Oilers. The Sabres need a robust game plan to counteract the Oilers’ high-flying offense, and who doesn't love a surprise on the ice? If they can dig deep, anything’s possible. But putting it all into perspective, the Oilers have the edge, making them the likely victors in this NHL showdown. So, which side are you rooting for?

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