{"id":434613,"date":"2023-11-27T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T15:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=434613"},"modified":"2023-11-27T12:22:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T17:22:01","slug":"nhl-predictions-nov-27-sabres-vs-rangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/11\/27\/nhl-predictions-nov-27-sabres-vs-rangers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Nov. 27 with Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers"},"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\/11\/15\/tage-thompson-out-for-sabres\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/11\/27\/rangers-final-fixtures-of-their-november-gauntlet\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Rangers<\/a>.\u00a0Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Bruins 0-0 Blue Jackets<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> NESN; Bally Sports Ohio; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>Our first game of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/11\/22\/nhl-predictions-nov-22-bruins-panthers\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a> versus the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/11\/21\/blue-jackets-severson-out-oblique-injury\/\" target=\"_self\"> Columbus Blue Jackets.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/swaymje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremy Swayman<\/a> 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 goalie. Boston has been struggling on the defensive end by giving up 12 goals in the last two games. The Bruins lost first place in the league overall after a 7-4 loss to the Rangers. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pastrda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Pastrnak<\/a><\/span> is already over 30 points with 13 goals and 18 assists for the B&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p>[cta id=4013 type=cta]<\/p>\n<p>Columbus will go with <span class=\"text-center text-lg xl:text-2xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/martisp01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Martin<\/a><\/span> in between the pipes. The Blue Jackets have losses in three of their last five games. Captain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jennebo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boone Jenner<\/a> is the team leader in goals with 11 while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/werenza01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach Werenski<\/a> is having a boune-back with 14 assists. Both teams are in the top three when it comes to the penalty kill with Columbus in second place.<\/p>\n<p>Boston is hoping to shake the taste of the last two games. Taking on a struggling Columbus team may be the tonic.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Bruins win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Sabres 0-1 Rangers<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> MSG; MSG-Buffalo; ESPN+<\/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=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a><\/span> is the likely starter for the Sabres, who have three losses in their last five. Buffalo has struggled through injuries and inconsistent play in a season many expected the team to make a leap. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skinnje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeff Skinner<\/a> leads the team in goals in 10 while <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mitteca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Casey Mittelstadt<\/a> is tops in assists with 14. This team does need to do a better job in front of the net on both ends of the ice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/shestig01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Igor Shesterkin<\/a> is the projected starter for the Rangers, who are the top team in the league. The Blueshirts are the top team when it comes to goals allowed and lethal on special teams. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kreidch01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Kreider<\/a> has been a menace on the power play with 13 goals and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/panarar01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Artemi Panarin<\/a> has 18 assists. It&#8217;s been a plug-and-play lineup for the team that&#8217;s done well without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/foxad01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adam Fox<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/chytifi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Filip Chytil<\/a>l.<\/p>\n<p>The Rangers have flourished under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/laviope01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peter Laviolette<\/a> and have won in multiple manners.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Rangers win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-t0-Head: Panthers 0-0 Senators<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> TSN 5; Bally Sports Florida; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s an Atlantic Division matchup between the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/11\/19\/both-good-and-bad-florida-panthers-takeaways-from-road-trip\/\" target=\"_self\"> Florida Panthers<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/11\/25\/who-has-created-the-ottawa-senators-trade-rumours\/\" target=\"_self\"> Ottawa Senators<\/a> in the next stop of NHL predictions. Florida has only scored a goal in the last two games. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/reinhsa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Reinhart<\/a><\/span> leads the Cats with 13 goals and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tkachma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> has dished out 14 assists. Florida is 25th in goals scored and the same rank on the power play.<\/p>\n<p>Ottawa is likely to go with <span class=\"text-center text-lg xl:text-2xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/korpijo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joonas Korpisalo<\/a><\/span> in the blue paint. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tkachbr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brady Tkachuk<\/a><\/span> leads the way in goals with 10 for the Senators, who have also been disappointing this season. <span class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-m)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stuetti02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tim Stutzle<\/a><\/span> has dished out 17 assists for the Sens.<\/p>\n<p>A battle of Tkachuks is always fun, but Florida gets the victory.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Panthers win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Golden Knights 0-0 Flames<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Scripps; Sportsnet West; Sportsnet One; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/11\/19\/nhl-predictions-golden-knights-vs-penguins\/\" target=\"_self\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/11\/25\/nhl-rumours-calgary-flames-and-jaroslav-halak\/\" target=\"_self\">Calgary Flames <\/a>in a Pacific Division battle. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hillad01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adin Hill<\/a> is the projected starter for the Golden Knights, who have struggled to score in the last few games.<\/p>\n<p>Calgary will go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marksja02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-11-27_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Markstrom<\/a> in all likelihood. The Flames have lost three of their last five games.<\/p>\n<p>Vegas should get the bounce back win against Calgary.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Capitals 1-0 Sharks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Monument Sports; NBC Sports California; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Capitals win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Mark Konezny-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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