PuckCast Edge
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Betting edges, stake sizing, props priced against the line, fantasy tiers and the graded ledger. $14.99 a month in season, or $99 for the year.
PuckCast Edge
Betting edges, stake sizing, props priced against the line, fantasy tiers and the graded ledger. $14.99 a month in season, or $99 for the year.
2025-26 stats Shown until 2026-27 has enough games. Updates automatically. See 2026-27 projection →
Atlantic Division · Eastern Conference
50.0%
44 of 88 correct
Rank 24 of 32 across the league. Treat picks as you would any average team. Full track record →
Each ring is one round deeper, so every number sits inside the one outside it. From 20,000 simulated seasons, before any games were played.
Percentile rankings vs. all 32 NHL teams
87
Offense
81
Defense
86
Overall
Percentile ranks across 8 dimensions. Larger shape = more complete team.
Scouting Take
The Buffalo Sabres profile as a balanced, two-way team that can beat you multiple ways. They don't need overtime — most of their wins come in regulation, a sign of genuine dominance. Trending in the right direction with solid recent form.
Every metric ranked vs. the league, sorted best to worst. Long bar = advantage.
Key Takeaway
Clear strengths in reg wins, point %, home — all above the 65th percentile. No glaring weaknesses below the 35th percentile — a hard team to game-plan against.
Rank out of 32 teams in each category.
3.51 GPG
2.94 GA/G
+47
66.5%
42 RW in 82 GP
6-3-1
26-10-5
24-13-4
Underlying
| Strength | CF% | FF% | xGF% | xGF | xGA | GF | GA | PDO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5v5 | 49.3 | 49.8 | 50.7 | 168.4 | 163.5 | 193 | 156 | 102.0 |
| Power play | 88.2 | 87.3 | 91.0 | 47.1 | 4.6 | 47 | 5 | 106.0 |
| Penalty kill | 9.4 | 10.8 | 10.3 | 5.3 | 46.8 | 9 | 36 | 108.4 |
| All strengths | 48.8 | 49.4 | 49.7 | 235.2 | 237.8 | 295 | 246 | 102.4 |
82 games. Corsi (CF%) and Fenwick (FF%) are shot-attempt shares; xGF% weights those attempts by chance quality. PDO is shooting plus save percentage × 10 — it regresses hard toward 100, so a team far from it is usually running hot or cold rather than good or bad. Percentages are coloured against break-even at even strength only; special teams are lopsided by definition. These are raw, unadjusted totals — no score, venue or schedule adjustment.
Roster
Player Intelligence
League board →70
Overall Quality
61% Full Strength
-6 injury impact
86
Top Line
84
Top Pair
82
Starter
Standings · 2025-26 Final
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