Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers result: 1-3 as Buffalo Sabres were tipped
Prediction wrong. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 1-3 Philadelphia Flyers. We tipped Buffalo Sabres at 73.2% before kick-off, so the prediction was wrong.
Pre-match preview (as published)
NHL sees Buffalo Sabres face Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center. The model makes Buffalo Sabres the favourite, assigning a clear 73.2% probability of victory. For reference, the full split is Buffalo Sabres 73.2%, draw 0%, Philadelphia Flyers 26.8%.
Form guides this call: Buffalo Sabres are winning at a 57% clip against Philadelphia Flyers's 25%, before home advantage is applied. The projected line is Buffalo Sabres 3.1 – 1.5 Philadelphia Flyers, based on each team's scoring and concession averages this season blended with prior form.
Verdict: Buffalo Sabres to come out on top is the model's recommended pick at 73.2% confidence. As always, these are statistical estimates, not certainties.
Team news
- Rookie Cole Knuble scores first two goals for Flyers — Rookie forward Cole Knuble scored twice to help the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Wednesday night. (ESPN, 2026-10-22)
- NFLPA calls for 'full investigation' into medical care provided to Eagles' Hurts — After NFL chief medical officer Allen Sills staunchly defended the process involving Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and his blood clot issue Tuesday, the NFLPA issued a statement calling for a "full investigation" into his medical care. (ESPN, 2026-10-21)
- NHL Tonight: Previews for Sabres-Flyers, Senators-Panthers — Another light Wednesday on the NHL calendar, but here's what to watch in each game. (ESPN, 2026-10-21)
- NHL Power Rankings: Each team's biggest shock of 2026-27 — The Hurricanes are back on top of our 1-32 poll. Plus, we identify the big surprises -- both good and bad. (ESPN, 2026-10-20)
- Cole Knuble, son of Mike, makes NHL debut with Flyers he grew up rooting for — On Monday night, Cole Knuble made his NHL debut for the Flyers team he grew up rooting for, with his parents in attendance. (ESPN, 2026-10-20)
- NHL Tonight: Previews, stats and betting info for Monday — Here's what you need to know for the four games on the schedule. (ESPN, 2026-10-19)