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Buffalo Sabres @ Dallas Stars

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Buffalo Sabres · team projects for 2.36 goals

Tage Thompson

Tage Thompson

C · 19 GP · 19.5 min TOI

59%

point chance

G

12

A

9

P

21

+/-

6

SOG

75

SH%

16.0

PPG

3

P/GP

1.11

Strengths

  • + Elite producer — 1.11 points per game
  • + Goal threat — 12 goals in 19 games
  • + High shot volume — 3.9 shots per game
  • + Clinical finisher — 16.0% shooting

Weaknesses

  • − Loses draws — 43.3% faceoffs

Next game prediction

0.52 goals · 0.39 assists · 0.90 points · 3.2 shots · 40% to score

Projects for 0.90 points against Dallas Stars, with a 59% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Jack Quinn

Jack Quinn

R · 19 GP · 19.1 min TOI

56%

point chance

G

9

A

10

P

19

+/-

-1

SOG

52

SH%

17.3

PPG

2

P/GP

1.00

Strengths

  • + Elite producer — 1.00 points per game
  • + Goal threat — 9 goals in 19 games
  • + Clinical finisher — 17.3% shooting
  • + Power-play weapon — 2 PP goals

Weaknesses

  • − No clear weakness in the numbers

Next game prediction

0.39 goals · 0.43 assists · 0.82 points · 2.2 shots · 32% to score

Projects for 0.82 points against Dallas Stars, with a 56% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Owen Power

Owen Power

D · 19 GP · 25.7 min TOI

48%

point chance

G

3

A

12

P

15

+/-

2

SOG

25

SH%

12.0

PPG

0

P/GP

0.79

Strengths

  • + Reliable scorer — 0.79 points per game
  • + Clutch — 2 game-winning goals
  • + Heavy minutes — 25.7 min a night

Weaknesses

  • − No clear weakness in the numbers

Next game prediction

0.13 goals · 0.52 assists · 0.64 points · 1.1 shots · 12% to score

Projects for 0.64 points against Dallas Stars, with a 48% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Zach Benson

Zach Benson

L · 19 GP · 20.1 min TOI

48%

point chance

G

2

A

13

P

15

+/-

9

SOG

48

SH%

4.2

PPG

0

P/GP

0.79

Strengths

  • + Reliable scorer — 0.79 points per game
  • + Clutch — 1 game-winning goal
  • + Strong on-ice results — +9
  • + Heavy minutes — 20.1 min a night

Weaknesses

  • − Struggling to finish — 4.2% shooting

Next game prediction

0.09 goals · 0.56 assists · 0.64 points · 2.1 shots · 8% to score

Projects for 0.64 points against Dallas Stars, with a 48% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Rasmus Dahlin

Rasmus Dahlin

D · 16 GP · 24.6 min TOI

43%

point chance

G

3

A

8

P

11

+/-

1

SOG

47

SH%

6.4

PPG

1

P/GP

0.69

Strengths

  • + Reliable scorer — 0.69 points per game
  • + Clutch — 1 game-winning goal
  • + Heavy minutes — 24.6 min a night

Weaknesses

  • − Struggling to finish — 6.4% shooting

Next game prediction

0.15 goals · 0.41 assists · 0.56 points · 2.4 shots · 14% to score

Projects for 0.56 points against Dallas Stars, with a 43% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Mattias Samuelsson

Mattias Samuelsson

D · 19 GP · 23.6 min TOI

38%

point chance

G

2

A

9

P

11

+/-

4

SOG

26

SH%

7.7

PPG

0

P/GP

0.58

Strengths

  • + Heavy minutes — 23.6 min a night

Weaknesses

  • − Penalty prone — 25 PIM

Next game prediction

0.09 goals · 0.39 assists · 0.47 points · 1.1 shots · 8% to score

Projects for 0.47 points against Dallas Stars, with a 38% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Noah Ostlund

Noah Ostlund

C · 19 GP · 18.9 min TOI

38%

point chance

G

4

A

7

P

11

+/-

-4

SOG

43

SH%

9.3

PPG

2

P/GP

0.58

Strengths

  • + Power-play weapon — 2 PP goals
  • + Clutch — 1 game-winning goal

Weaknesses

  • − Outscored at even strength — -4
  • − Loses draws — 36.4% faceoffs

Next game prediction

0.17 goals · 0.30 assists · 0.47 points · 1.8 shots · 16% to score

Projects for 0.47 points against Dallas Stars, with a 38% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Peyton Krebs

Peyton Krebs

C · 19 GP · 14.3 min TOI

35%

point chance

G

1

A

9

P

10

+/-

3

SOG

13

SH%

7.7

PPG

0

P/GP

0.53

Strengths

  • + No standout trend yet this season

Weaknesses

  • − Rarely shoots — 0.7 shots per game

Next game prediction

0.04 goals · 0.39 assists · 0.43 points · 0.6 shots · 4% to score

Projects for 0.43 points against Dallas Stars, with a 35% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Dallas Stars · team projects for 3.42 goals

Mikko Rantanen

Mikko Rantanen

R · 18 GP · 19.9 min TOI

75%

point chance

G

9

A

12

P

21

+/-

5

SOG

34

SH%

26.5

PPG

2

P/GP

1.17

Strengths

  • + Elite producer — 1.17 points per game
  • + Goal threat — 9 goals in 18 games
  • + Clinical finisher — 26.5% shooting
  • + Power-play weapon — 2 PP goals

Weaknesses

  • − No clear weakness in the numbers

Next game prediction

0.59 goals · 0.79 assists · 1.38 points · 2.2 shots · 45% to score

Projects for 1.38 points against Buffalo Sabres, with a 75% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Jason Robertson

Jason Robertson

L · 18 GP · 19.5 min TOI

73%

point chance

G

9

A

11

P

20

+/-

7

SOG

57

SH%

15.8

PPG

3

P/GP

1.11

Strengths

  • + Elite producer — 1.11 points per game
  • + Goal threat — 9 goals in 18 games
  • + High shot volume — 3.2 shots per game
  • + Clinical finisher — 15.8% shooting

Weaknesses

  • − No clear weakness in the numbers

Next game prediction

0.59 goals · 0.72 assists · 1.32 points · 3.7 shots · 45% to score

Projects for 1.32 points against Buffalo Sabres, with a 73% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Wyatt Johnston

Wyatt Johnston

C · 16 GP · 19.7 min TOI

69%

point chance

G

3

A

13

P

16

+/-

0

SOG

46

SH%

6.5

PPG

1

P/GP

1.00

Strengths

  • + Elite producer — 1.00 points per game
  • + Clutch — 1 game-winning goal

Weaknesses

  • − Struggling to finish — 6.5% shooting

Next game prediction

0.22 goals · 0.96 assists · 1.18 points · 3.4 shots · 20% to score

Projects for 1.18 points against Buffalo Sabres, with a 69% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Roope Hintz

Roope Hintz

C · 18 GP · 16.5 min TOI

67%

point chance

G

8

A

9

P

17

+/-

8

SOG

35

SH%

22.9

PPG

2

P/GP

0.94

Strengths

  • + Elite producer — 0.94 points per game
  • + Goal threat — 8 goals in 18 games
  • + Clinical finisher — 22.9% shooting
  • + Power-play weapon — 2 PP goals

Weaknesses

  • − No clear weakness in the numbers

Next game prediction

0.53 goals · 0.59 assists · 1.12 points · 2.3 shots · 41% to score

Projects for 1.12 points against Buffalo Sabres, with a 67% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Miro Heiskanen

Miro Heiskanen

D · 15 GP · 24.9 min TOI

58%

point chance

Injury report: Miro Heiskanen (D) — Out: Heiskanen (upper body) has been ruled out against the Sabres on Saturday, Stars TV host Brien Rea reports.

G

3

A

8

P

11

+/-

2

SOG

26

SH%

11.5

PPG

0

P/GP

0.73

Strengths

  • + Reliable scorer — 0.73 points per game
  • + Clutch — 1 game-winning goal
  • + Heavy minutes — 24.9 min a night

Weaknesses

  • − No clear weakness in the numbers

Next game prediction

0.24 goals · 0.63 assists · 0.87 points · 2.1 shots · 21% to score

Listed on the injury report — projection only applies if he plays against Buffalo Sabres.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Thomas Harley

Thomas Harley

D · 18 GP · 25.0 min TOI

57%

point chance

G

2

A

11

P

13

+/-

0

SOG

35

SH%

5.7

PPG

1

P/GP

0.72

Strengths

  • + Reliable scorer — 0.72 points per game
  • + Clutch — 2 game-winning goals
  • + Heavy minutes — 25.0 min a night

Weaknesses

  • − Struggling to finish — 5.7% shooting

Next game prediction

0.13 goals · 0.72 assists · 0.86 points · 2.3 shots · 12% to score

Projects for 0.86 points against Buffalo Sabres, with a 57% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Jamie Benn

Jamie Benn

L · 18 GP · 12.8 min TOI

37%

point chance

G

3

A

4

P

7

+/-

3

SOG

21

SH%

14.3

PPG

0

P/GP

0.39

Strengths

  • + No standout trend yet this season

Weaknesses

  • − Penalty prone — 23 PIM

Next game prediction

0.20 goals · 0.26 assists · 0.46 points · 1.4 shots · 18% to score

Projects for 0.46 points against Buffalo Sabres, with a 37% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.

Arttu Hyry

Arttu Hyry

R · 18 GP · 14.8 min TOI

37%

point chance

G

5

A

2

P

7

+/-

0

SOG

34

SH%

14.7

PPG

0

P/GP

0.39

Strengths

  • + No standout trend yet this season

Weaknesses

  • − No clear weakness in the numbers

Next game prediction

0.33 goals · 0.13 assists · 0.46 points · 2.2 shots · 28% to score

Projects for 0.46 points against Buffalo Sabres, with a 37% chance to record at least one point.

Latest news

No recent headlines about him in the last two weeks.