Final/OT
October 6, 2026 β’ KeyBank Center, Buffalo
NHL PREVIEW β’ October 6, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Minnesota Wild (2-0-1, 5 PTS) faces Buffalo Sabres (2-1-0, 4 PTS) at KeyBank Center, Buffalo.
Minnesota Wild
Visiting Side
Record
2-0-1, 5 PTS
Buffalo Sabres
Home Side
Record
2-1-0, 4 PTS
Scoring
| Team | P1 | P2 | P3 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MIN
|
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
|
BUF
|
0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
Minnesota Wild
VS
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Buffalo Sabres
Projected Score
MIN 3
-
BUF 4
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
Minnesota Wild
STAT
Buffalo Sabres
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Buffalo Sabres plays on familiar turf at KeyBank Center, Buffalo.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Minnesota Wild Could Win
Minnesota Wild averages 3.1 goals per game offensively.
Why Buffalo Sabres Could Win
Buffalo Sabres responds with a scoring rate of 3.3 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Minnesota Wild's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
KeyBank Center, Buffalo
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
19,070
Closing Odds
Line: MIN -112 | O/U: 6.5
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Owen Power
1
Team Assists
Owen Power
1
Team Goals
Maxim Shabanov
1
Team Assists
Michael McCarron
1
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Minnesota Wild (50.0%)
Buffalo Sabres (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 70 circles
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