The Chicago Blackhawks (10-6-4) will try to extend a three-game road win streak when they play the Buffalo Sabres (7-9-4) on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Friday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 games, the Blackhawks have recorded a 5-3-2 record after putting up 33 total goals (eight power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 32.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 26 goals in those games.
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Sabres 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+156)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres (7-9-4 overall) have a 2-4-6 record in games that have required overtime.
- Buffalo is 1-0-4 (six points) in its five games decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Sabres registered just one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Buffalo has lost all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Sabres are 7-2-3 in the 12 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 17 points).
- In the five games when Buffalo has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 2-1-2 record (six points).
- In the six games when it outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 1-3-2 (four points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 6-6-2 to register 14 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have posted a record of 1-4-5 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 10-6-4.
- In the nine games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- When Chicago has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned four points (1-3-2 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 12 times, earning 20 points from those matchups (9-1-2).
- This season, Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 11 games and picked up 15 points with a record of 6-2-3.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-2-1 (seven points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 7-4-3 to register 17 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.85 | Goals Scored | 3.3 | 7th |
| 27th | 3.55 | Goals Allowed | 2.55 | 3rd |
| 15th | 28 | Shots | 25.1 | 29th |
| 32nd | 31.7 | Shots Allowed | 31.2 | 29th |
| 23rd | 16.39% | Power Play % | 24.14% | 9th |
| 1st | 89.83% | Penalty Kill % | 83.56% | 7th |
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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