Hurricanes vs. Sabres Prediction & Picks - Nov. 23

Two clubs at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Carolina Hurricanes (first in the Eastern Conference at 14-5-2) and the Buffalo Sabres (16th in the Eastern Conference at 8-9-4), square off on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. ET on NHL Network.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which club we think will bring home the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.

Over the last 10 games, the Sabres have put up a 4-5-1 record after putting up 33 total goals (three power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 11.5%). Their opponents have scored a combined 34 goals in those games.

Hurricanes vs. Sabres Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Sabres 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-179)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

  • The Hurricanes have a 14-5-2 record overall, with a 4-2-6 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • In the nine games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-2-1 record (good for 13 points).
  • In the three games this season the Hurricanes recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
  • Carolina has lost the only game this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Hurricanes are 14-1-2 in the 17 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 30 points).
  • In the eight games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 7-1-0 to register 14 points.
  • When it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 13-3-2 (28 points).
  • The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).

Sabres Splits and Trends

  • The Sabres have posted a record of 2-4-6 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 8-9-4.
  • Buffalo has earned six points (1-0-4) in its five games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Sabres scored only one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
  • Buffalo failed to win all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Sabres have scored more than two goals in 13 games, earning 19 points from those contests.
  • This season, Buffalo has recorded a lone power-play goal in six games has a record of 3-1-2 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Buffalo has posted a record of 2-3-2 (six points).
  • The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Sabres finished 6-6-2 in those matchups (14 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Hurricanes Rank Hurricanes AVG Sabres AVG Sabres Rank
2nd 3.62 Goals Scored 3.14 14th
12th 2.86 Goals Allowed 3.52 27th
1st 33.8 Shots 28.1 15th
7th 25.8 Shots Allowed 31.3 31st
31st 13.56% Power Play % 17.46% 21st
21st 78.79% Penalty Kill % 88.52% 1st

Hurricanes vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: NHL Network
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  • Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York

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