Pittsburgh vs Buffalo Prediction 21 September 2026
🔊 Pittsburgh and Buffalo kick off their preseason campaign with a head-to-head clash at PPG Paints Arena. Last season, the Penguins took the first four meetings against the Sabres, but Buffalo bounced back in their most recent encounter with a convincing 5-1 victory. These matchups have also produced plenty of goals, with the two sides averaging seven goals per game over their last five contests. This time around, Buffalo are traveling with a rather experimental roster.
Head-to-Head
📊 Last season, these teams faced off five times, including two preseason games. Pittsburgh came out on top in the first four meetings, before Buffalo finally snapped that streak with a convincing 5-1 win in their most recent clash. These matchups have consistently delivered high-scoring action, averaging seven goals per game over that stretch.
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Malkin stays
Pittsburgh retained Evgeni Malkin over the summer, signing him to a new one-year deal with an average annual salary of $5.5 million. Among the newcomers is Andrei Kuzmenko, who spent last season with Los Angeles. Arturs Silovs has recovered from his knee issues and, by late August, said he was back to full fitness.
Match Results: Pittsburgh Penguins
Buffalo are set to test their depth in the upcoming game.
The Sabres have brought a roster to Pittsburgh featuring prospects, players on two-way contracts, and several skaters returning from long-term absences. Jiri Kulich is set to play again after being sidelined last season due to a diagnosed blood clot, while Justin Danforth makes his return from a fractured kneecap. On defense, the likes of Zach Metsa, Dennis Gilbert, Ryan Johnson, and Radim Mrtka will all have the chance to make their mark. According to Seth Appert, both Alex Lyon and Colten Ellis are expected to see time in net.
Match Results: Buffalo Sabres
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Pittsburgh have traditionally dominated Buffalo in preseason home games, avoiding defeat in regulation time in seven of their last eight such encounters. The Penguins also boast a similar run overall, going unbeaten in regulation in eight of their previous nine preseason outings. Adding to that, Buffalo are opening their exhibition campaign with a roster featuring plenty of prospects and players fighting for roster spots. My pick: Pittsburgh to avoid defeat in regulation.
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