NHL3/20/2026
Scheduled
TIME:2:00 AM UTC
VENUE:
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BUF
41-20.612
Away Team
2nd in Conference DivisionLast5: W4L1
00
32-27.492
SJ
SJ logo
Home Team
10th in Conference DivisionLast5: W2L3

AI Game Overview

Alright, hockey fans, settle in! It's your favorite voice in the game, and we're about to dive headfirst into what promises to be a fascinating matchup on March 20th, 2026. We're talking about the Buffalo Sabres, the away team, heading into the Shark Tank to face off against the San Jose Sharks, your home team.

Now, as we look at this season, both squads have been on journeys of their own. The Sabres have been battling, showing flashes of brilliance and moments where they're looking to solidify their identity. They've been a team that can surprise, and when they're clicking, they're a tough out for anyone.

On the other side, the Sharks are playing on home ice, and you know they'll be looking to make a statement in front of their passionate fanbase. They've been navigating their own season, aiming to find that consistent rhythm that can propel them forward.

What makes this game particularly intriguing is the current betting landscape. With the moneyline and point spread currently undefined, it tells us the oddsmakers are seeing a real toss-up here. This isn't a game where one team is heavily favored; it's a true battle of wills, where momentum and execution on the night will likely decide the victor. The over/under being undefined also suggests a wide range of possibilities for scoring – will it be a defensive slugfest, or will we see fireworks from both sides?

So, mark your calendars for March 20th. The Buffalo Sabres and the San Jose Sharks are set to deliver a contest that's ripe with potential. It's a game where anything can happen, and that, my friends, is why we love this sport! Get ready for some thrilling NHL action!

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BUF

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Looking at the recent matchups between the Buffalo Sabres and the San Jose Sharks, the Sabres have held a clear advantage. In the three games provided, Buffalo has won two, including a decisive 6-3 victory on March 10, 2026. The Sharks managed a win on March 5, 2025, with a 6-2 scoreline, but the Sabres responded with a 4-2 win in November 2024. Scoring has been relatively balanced in these contests, with both teams capable of putting up multiple goals. However, the Sabres' recent success, particularly their win just prior to this upcoming game, suggests they are in strong form against San Jose.

Previous Matchups

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6BUF
2025Mar 5
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2025Nov 24
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Current Season Games

BUF logoBUF

Wvs TOR3 - 2
Lvs WAS1 - 2
Wvs SJ6 - 3
Wvs TB8 - 7
Wvs NAS3 - 2
W@ PIT5 - 1
Wvs VEG3 - 2
W@ TB6 - 2
W@ FLA3 - 2
W@ NJ2 - 1
Lvs PIT2 - 5
L@ TB3 - 4
W@ FLA5 - 3
Lvs MTL2 - 4
Wvs LA4 - 1
W@ TOR7 - 4
W@ NYI5 - 0
W@ MTL4 - 2
W@ NAS5 - 3
L@ CAR1 - 2
Lvs MIN4 - 5
Wvs MTL5 - 3
Wvs PHI5 - 2
Lvs FLA3 - 4
Wvs ANA5 - 3
W@ NYR5 - 2
Wvs VAN5 - 3
L@ CBJ1 - 5
W@ DAL4 - 1
W@ STL4 - 2
Wvs BOS4 - 1
W@ OTT3 - 2
W@ NJ3 - 1
Wvs NYI3 - 2
Wvs PHI5 - 3
W@ SEA3 - 1
W@ VAN3 - 2
W@ EDM4 - 3
L@ CGY4 - 7
L@ WPG1 - 4
L@ PHI2 - 5
Wvs WPG5 - 1
W@ MIN3 - 2
Lvs NJ0 - 5
L@ PIT2 - 4
Wvs CAR4 - 1
Wvs CHI9 - 3
Lvs CGY2 - 6
Wvs EDM5 - 1
W@ DET5 - 4
L@ COL3 - 6
L@ UTA2 - 5
L@ CAR3 - 6
Lvs STL0 - 3
Lvs UTA1 - 2
Wvs WAS4 - 3
L@ BOS3 - 4
Lvs CBJ3 - 4
L@ TOR3 - 4
Wvs TOR5 - 3
Wvs DET4 - 2
L@ MTL2 - 4
Wvs FLA3 - 0
Wvs OTT8 - 4
Lvs COL1 - 3
L@ BOS1 - 3
Lvs NYR0 - 4
L@ PIT4 - 5
Lvs PIT3 - 5
Wvs DET5 - 2
L@ DET2 - 5
Wvs CBJ2 - 1
W@ CBJ4 - 0

SJ logoSJ

L@ OTT4 - 7
W@ MTL4 - 2
W@ BOS4 - 2
L@ BUF3 - 6
Lvs NYI1 - 2
Lvs STL2 - 3
Wvs MTL7 - 5
Wvs WPG2 - 1
Wvs EDM5 - 4
Lvs CGY1 - 4
L@ COL2 - 4
L@ CHI3 - 6
L@ CGY2 - 3
L@ EDM3 - 4
W@ VAN5 - 2
Wvs NYR3 - 1
L@ TB1 - 4
W@ FLA4 - 1
L@ DET2 - 4
W@ WAS3 - 2
Lvs VEG2 - 7
Wvs DAL5 - 4
W@ LA4 - 3
Wvs CBJ5 - 2
Lvs TB3 - 7
Wvs MIN4 - 3
W@ ANA5 - 4
W@ VAN6 - 3
L@ VEG2 - 7
Lvs SEA2 - 4
Lvs DAL3 - 5
Wvs CGY6 - 3
W@ PIT6 - 5
W@ TOR3 - 2
L@ PHI1 - 4
W@ CAR4 - 1
L@ DAL1 - 4
Lvs WAS1 - 7
Wvs UTA6 - 3
L@ VEG3 - 4
Wvs VAN3 - 2
L@ COL0 - 6
Wvs BOS3 - 1
Lvs OTT2 - 3
Wvs LA4 - 3
Wvs UTA3 - 2
L@ SEA1 - 4
L@ CGY0 - 2
W@ MIN2 - 1
Wvs FLA3 - 1
Wvs WPG2 - 1
W@ SEA6 - 1
Lvs DET2 - 3
Wvs COL3 - 2
Wvs NJ5 - 2
Lvs LA3 - 4
W@ MIN6 - 5
L@ NJ1 - 3
W@ NYR6 - 5
L@ NYI3 - 4
Lvs PIT0 - 3
L@ UTA3 - 6
Lvs CAR1 - 5
Lvs ANA6 - 7
Lvs VEG3 - 4
L@ UTA4 - 6
W@ VEG4 - 1
Lvs ANA2 - 5
L@ ANA2 - 3
Lvs VEG1 - 2
Wvs VEG3 - 0

Previous Season Games

BUF logoBUF

Wvs PHI5 - 4
Lvs TOR0 - 4
L@ TB4 - 7
L@ FLA2 - 3
L@ CBJ2 - 3
Wvs CAR3 - 0
Wvs BOS6 - 3
Wvs TB3 - 2
W@ OTT5 - 2
W@ WAS8 - 5
L@ PHI4 - 7
Wvs PIT7 - 3
Wvs OTT3 - 2
W@ WPG5 - 3
L@ MIN1 - 4
L@ UTA2 - 5
W@ BOS3 - 2
Wvs VEG4 - 3
L@ DET3 - 7
Wvs EDM3 - 2
L@ FLA0 - 4
L@ TB5 - 6
Lvs SJ2 - 6
L@ MTL3 - 4
Lvs MTL2 - 4
L@ CAR2 - 5
Wvs ANA3 - 2
Wvs NYR8 - 2
L@ NAS4 - 6
Wvs CBJ3 - 2
Wvs NJ4 - 3
Wvs NAS4 - 3
Wvs BOS7 - 2
L@ EDM2 - 3
L@ CGY2 - 5
W@ VAN3 - 2
L@ SEA4 - 6
Lvs PIT2 - 5
Wvs CAR4 - 2
Lvs SEA2 - 6
W@ OTT4 - 0
Wvs WAS4 - 3
L@ VEG1 - 3
L@ COL5 - 6
L@ DAL2 - 4
W@ STL4 - 2
Wvs CHI6 - 2
W@ NYI7 - 1
L@ BOS1 - 3
Lvs TOR3 - 6
L@ MTL1 - 6
L@ TOR3 - 5
L@ WAS2 - 4
Lvs NYR2 - 3
Lvs DET5 - 6
Lvs UTA2 - 5
Lvs WPG2 - 3
Lvs COL4 - 5
L@ NYI0 - 3
Lvs VAN3 - 4
Lvs MIN0 - 1
W@ SJ4 - 2
W@ ANA3 - 2
W@ LA1 - 0
L@ PHI2 - 5
Wvs STL4 - 3
Lvs MTL5 - 7
Wvs CGY3 - 2
W@ NYR6 - 1
Wvs OTT5 - 1
L@ DET1 - 2
Lvs NYI3 - 4
Lvs FLA2 - 5
Wvs DET5 - 3
Wvs DAL4 - 2
W@ CHI4 - 2
L@ CBJ4 - 6
L@ PIT5 - 6
Wvs FLA5 - 2
Lvs LA1 - 3
L@ NJ1 - 3
Lvs NJ1 - 4
Wvs DET4 - 3
L@ CBJ3 - 6
W@ OTT3 - 2
W@ PIT3 - 2
Wvs CBJ6 - 1
Wvs PIT7 - 3

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Lvs EDM0 - 3
L@ VAN1 - 2
L@ CGY2 - 5
L@ EDM2 - 4
L@ MIN7 - 8
Lvs CGY2 - 3
Lvs SEA1 - 5
Lvs EDM2 - 3
L@ ANA3 - 4
L@ LA1 - 8
Lvs NYR1 - 6
Wvs TOR6 - 5
Wvs BOS3 - 1
Lvs CAR1 - 3
Lvs WAS1 - 5
Wvs CHI4 - 2
Lvs NAS2 - 3
Lvs NYI2 - 4
L@ COL3 - 7
W@ BUF6 - 2
W@ TOR3 - 2
L@ OTT3 - 5
L@ MTL3 - 4
L@ WPG1 - 2
L@ CGY2 - 3
Lvs DAL3 - 8
Lvs VAN1 - 2
Lvs MTL3 - 4
L@ SEA2 - 6
Wvs PIT2 - 1
Lvs FLA2 - 7
Lvs NAS5 - 6
L@ NAS5 - 7
L@ BOS3 - 6
L@ NYI1 - 4
L@ CBJ1 - 4
W@ DET6 - 3
Lvs MIN1 - 3
L@ UTA1 - 2
Lvs VEG2 - 4
Wvs NJ3 - 2
Wvs TB2 - 1
Lvs PHI0 - 4
Lvs CGY1 - 3
Lvs VEG3 - 6
L@ VAN3 - 4
L@ EDM2 - 3
Lvs COL2 - 4
Lvs WPG3 - 4
Lvs UTA3 - 4
W@ STL4 - 3
L@ CAR2 - 3
L@ FLA1 - 3
L@ TB1 - 8
W@ WAS2 - 1
W@ SEA4 - 2
Wvs SEA8 - 5
Lvs OTT3 - 4
Wvs LA7 - 2
Lvs BUF2 - 4
L@ STL2 - 3
L@ DAL2 - 5
Wvs DET5 - 4
L@ PIT3 - 4
L@ NYR2 - 3
L@ PHI3 - 4
W@ NJ1 - 0
Lvs MIN2 - 5
Wvs CBJ2 - 1
Lvs VAN2 - 3
Wvs CHI3 - 2
Wvs LA4 - 2
W@ UTA5 - 4
L@ VEG3 - 7
L@ LA2 - 3
L@ ANA1 - 3
Lvs COL1 - 4
L@ WPG3 - 8
L@ CHI2 - 4
L@ DAL2 - 3
Lvs ANA0 - 2
Lvs STL4 - 5
W@ VEG6 - 5
Lvs ANA2 - 3
Lvs UTA1 - 3
W@ ANA3 - 2
Lvs ANA3 - 4
Lvs VEG2 - 4