Buffalo Sabres 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 74

We are nearing the end of the road in the Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 75 In 75 Series, so let’s make some monster predictions today and tomorrow.

The Buffalo Sabres are set to begin their 2023-24 regular season tomorrow night vs. the New York Rangers. It should be a fun outing and if last season serves as an indicator, an ultra-competitive one. And last season, the Sabres and Rangers scored a combined 13 goals, or 4.33 goals per game against one another.

To honor the upcoming game, today’s bold prediction will be straightforward: The Blue and Gold will win the season series against THREE teams in games when both groups score a combined 4.35 goals (we’re rounding up from 4.33) or less in all three contests.

Considering how badly the Sabres played defensively last year and how high-octane they are offensively, this one may be straightforward, but it’s also ultra-bold. But with what should become more steady play on defense and more consistent goaltending, there is a real chance that this occurs, even if it doesn’t happen until late in the year.

Buffalo Sabres will win three ultra-low-scoring series in 2023-24

To make things more interesting, I’ll go out on a limb and say this won’t be the case against the Rangers in 2023-24. Instead, I’m rolling with a high-scoring contest to kick things off, but there will be three teams in the Metro that fall victim to Buffalo in such a low-scoring fashion.

So that leaves seven teams, and before you ask, no, I’m not name-dropping in this projection. Instead, let’s leave it at three teams in the Metro that the Blue and Gold will sneak up on with some stellar defensive performances and goaltending, which will lead to a few one goal wins. Think final scores between 2-1 and 3-2, with perhaps the occasional shutout taking place – because even bad defensive teams get them. 

Well, we have made it to the end of our penultimate prediction for the 2023-24 Buffalo Sabres season. We have one more remaining that I’ll make before the puck drops tomorrow night, so stay tuned for the finale of the 75 In 75 Series for 2023.