The Pittsburgh Penguins (9-9) take on the Buffalo Sabres (8-9-2) at KeyBank Center on Friday, November 24 at 6:00 PM ET on TNT and Max. The Penguins were defeated by the New York Rangers 1-0 in their last outing, while the Sabres are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals.

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The Penguins have gone 6-4-0 in their last 10 games, totaling 35 goals while allowing 21 in that time. On 31 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored five goals (16.1%).

The Sabres have put up 27 goals in their past 10 outings, while conceding 33 goals. A total of 27 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into four power-play goals (14.8%). They are 4-4-2 over those games.

Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Friday's hockey action.

Penguins vs. Sabres Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Sabres 4, Penguins 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Sabres (+100)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)

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Penguins vs Sabres Additional Info

Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins have gone 1-0-1 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 9-9.
  • Pittsburgh is 1-2-0 (two points) in its three games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Penguins scored only one goal, they lost.
  • Pittsburgh finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
  • The Penguins have scored more than two goals in 10 games (8-2-0, 16 points).
  • In the lone game when Pittsburgh has recorded a single power-play goal, it won (two points).
  • In the 11 games when it outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 5-6-0 (10 points).
  • The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Penguins finished 4-3-0 in those matchups (eight points).

Sabres Splits and Trends

  • The Sabres have earned a record of 1-2-3 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 8-9-2.
  • Buffalo has earned eight points (3-4-2) in its nine games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Sabres scored just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
  • Buffalo has one point (0-3-1) in four games this season when it has scored two goals.
  • The Sabres have scored at least three goals in 11 games, earning 17 points from those contests.
  • This season, Buffalo has recorded a lone power-play goal in seven games and picked up eight points with a record of 3-2-2.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Buffalo has posted a record of 4-4-0 (eight points).
  • The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Sabres went 4-5-2 in those matchups (10 points).

Team Stats Comparison

Penguins Rank Penguins AVG Sabres AVG Sabres Rank
16th 3.22 Goals Scored 2.84 26th
6th 2.61 Goals Allowed 3.21 18th
1st 33.9 Shots 28.4 29th
19th 30.9 Shots Allowed 29.8 12th
25th 13.73% Power Play % 12.73% 27th
6th 85.71% Penalty Kill % 85.71% 6th

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Penguins vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Friday, November 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TNT and Max
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Max
  • Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York

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