New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres
TV MSG-B, MSG 2·KeyBank Center
Our win probability
and the three reasons
42%Rangers
to win
58%
Sabres
- Expected goals
- 2.8–3.2
- Goes to overtime
- 22%
← favors favors →
favors →- Ability to win22% of the signalfavors BUF.476vs.535win rate (OT = tie)
- Scoring chances66% of the signalfavors BUF-.057vs.0455v5 xG diff / 60
- Goaltending12% of the signalfavors NYR.114vs-.006GSAx / 60
- Projected lineupsfavors BUF.330vs.7255v5 xG impact / 60 of the dressed skaters
- Home icefavors BUFBUF at home
Gridpex NHL model v2026.09.28 · ratings as of
Goaltending
projected startersRangers
Igor Shesterkin+0.33 GSAx/6059% to start369 career GP
Joonas Korpisalo-0.19 GSAx/6041% to start350 career GP
Sabres
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen-0.03 GSAx/6052% to start196 career GP
Alex Lyon+0.03 GSAx/6041% to start163 career GP
Colten Ellis-0.08 GSAx/607% to start16 career GP
GSAx/60: goals saved above expected per 60 minutes, from our shot model — above zero is better than an average goalie facing the same shots.
Coaches: NYR Mike Sullivan · BUF Lindy Ruff
Leaders
vs- Points
- Goals
- Assists
Data: NHL. Model: Gridpex (expected goals and win probability built on NHL play-by-play).