The Anaheim Ducks (38-27-4, fourth in the Western Conference) and the Buffalo Sabres (44-20-6, second in the Eastern Conference), square off on Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Sunday’s hockey action.<\/p>\n The Sabres are 9-1-0 over their last 10 contests, putting up 39 goals while giving up 20 in that time. On 28 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored seven goals (25.0%).<\/p>\n Ducks vs. Sabres Predictions for Sunday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Ducks 4, Sabres 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-121) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Ducks Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Ducks have gone 15-4-19 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 38-27-4. The Sabres have a 7-6-13 record in overtime matchups this season and a 44-20-6 overall record. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Ducks vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)<\/p>\n
\nAnaheim has 30 points (13-4-4) in the 21 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
\nLooking at the nine times this season the Ducks finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-7-1 record, good for three points.
\nAnaheim has scored exactly two goals in 10 games this season (4-5-1 record, nine points).
\nThe Ducks have scored more than two goals 45 times, and are 33-10-2 in those games (to register 68 points).
\nIn the 19 games when Anaheim has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 31 points after finishing 14-2-3.
\nWhen it has outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 20-13-2 (42 points).
\nThe Ducks’ opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Ducks went 16-11-2 in those matchups (34 points).
\nSabres Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nBuffalo has earned 24 points (9-3-6) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
\nThis season the Sabres scored only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
\nBuffalo has earned 10 points (5-7-0 record) this season when scoring two goals .
\nThe Sabres have earned 83 points in their 48 games with at least three goals scored.
\nThis season, Buffalo has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 26 games and picked up 38 points with a record of 17-5-4.
\nWhen outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 16-9-2 (34 points).
\nThe Sabres’ opponents have had more shots in 43 games. The Sabres finished 28-11-4 in those matchups (60 points).<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Honda Center in Anaheim, California<\/p>\n