{"id":433793,"date":"2023-11-03T10:00:37","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T14:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=433793"},"modified":"2023-11-03T11:24:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T15:24:59","slug":"nhl-predictions-nov-3-flyers-vs-sabres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/11\/03\/nhl-predictions-nov-3-flyers-vs-sabres\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Nov. 3 with Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today\u2019s featured game is the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/08\/flyers-predictions-after-preseason-comes-to-an-end\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/12\/sabres-owen-power-extension\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Sabres.<\/a>\u00a0Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.<\/p>\n<h3>NHL Predictions<\/h3>\n<h3>Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Flyers 0-1 Sabres<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> NHL Network; MSG-B; NBC Sports Philadelphia<\/p>\n<p>Our first and featured game of NHL predictions has the Sabres taking on the Flyers in a Friday night matchup. Buffalo is looking for a two-game sweep after a 5-2 victory on Wednesday. <span class=\"text-center text-lg xl:text-2xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/erssosa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samuel Ersson<\/a><\/span> is the projected starter, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyfaceoff.com\/starting-goalies\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">always check social media<\/a> before locking in a fantasy hockey starter. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sanhetr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travis Sanheim<\/a> has a goal and nine assists for 10 points while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/konectr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travis Konecny<\/a> has eight goals this campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[cta id=4013 type=cta]<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"text-center text-lg xl:text-2xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/luukkuk01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a><\/span> is the likely starter for the Sabres, who have wins in three of their last five. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skinnje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeff Skinner<\/a> has five goals so far in the campaign. Buffalo&#8217;s penalty kill is fifth-best in the league at a 90-percent success rate.<\/p>\n<p>The Sabres may be finding their groove and that should give them the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Sabres win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>New Jersey Devils vs St Louis Blues<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-t0-Head: Devils 0-0 Blues<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Bally Sports Midwest; MSGSN<\/p>\n<p>Our last game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/11\/01\/new-jersey-devils-forward-to-miss-upcoming-roadtrip\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> taking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/02\/2023-24-puck-drop-preview-st-louis-blues\/\" target=\"_self\">St Louis Blues<\/a> in the Midwest. New Jersey has won four of its last five, including three straight games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/schmiak01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akira Schmid<\/a> will likely get the call with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vanecvi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vitek Vanecek<\/a> getting the start the night before. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/toffoty01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Toffoli<\/a><\/span> has seven goals while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=hugheja03,hugheja02&amp;search=Jack+Hughes&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Hughes<\/a> continues his red-hot start to the season with 15 assists. New Jersey has the top-rated power play at 44.7 percent.<\/p>\n<p>The Blues have lost two straight and will likely go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/binnijo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Binnington<\/a> in between the pipes again. St Louis has only managed a goal in the last two games and have only netted 14 goals in the season. The Blues&#8217; power play is only at a four-percent success.<\/p>\n<p>New Jersey has a great offence and should get the win in this one.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Devils win 6-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. 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