{"id":483036,"date":"2026-03-03T16:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/483036\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T16:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:40:12","slug":"nhl-predictions-march-3-vegas-golden-knights-vs-buffalo-sabres-lwos-hockey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/483036\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: March 3 Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres &#8211; LWOS Hockey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Buffalo Sabres. Don\u2019t forget to check out more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<p>NHL Predictions<br \/>\nVegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres<br \/>\n2024-25 Season Series: Golden Knights 1-1 Sabres<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Watch<\/a>:\u00a0US TV: MSG Buffalo; Scripps Vegas; ESPN+. Canada TV: Sportsnet+.<\/p>\n<p>Time:\u00a07 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/32078\" target=\"_blank\">Our first<\/a> and featured game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/01\/nhl-predictions-pittsburgh-penguins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> meeting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/28\/nhl-predictions-tampa-bay-lightning-buffalo-sabres-february-28\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> for the first time this season. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hillad01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-03_hr\">Adin Hill<\/a> is the expected starter for the Golden Knights but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Vegas is 3-5-2 in its last 10 games, including two straight losses entering this matchup. Former Sabres number two pick <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eicheja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-03_hr\">Jack Eichel<\/a> is first in assists (47) and points (68).<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lyonal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-03_hr\">Alex Lyon<\/a> is the likely starter for the Sabres, who are 7-2-1 in their previous 100 games. This includes three consecutive wins entering this game. Buffalo is heading into the month of March with a realistic shot of ending its long Stanley Cup Playoff drought. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thompta01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-03-03_hr\">Tage Thompson<\/a> is first on the team in goals (32), assists (31), and points (63) for the Sabres.<\/p>\n<p>Vegas is a solid team that\u2019s going through a tough patch. However, Buffalo has been feeling the momentum as of late.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Sabres win 4-3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome back to NHL Predictions. 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