WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Friday’s game at Canada Life Centre was a story of quantity versus quality, in terms of offensive chances. The Buffalo Sabres got the former but surrendered the latter, outshooting the Winnipeg Jets 35-23 in a 4-1 loss.

Our Sabres vs. Jets predictions believe the total is too tall in Winnipeg on Friday night. Free NHL picks for December 5.

The Sabres have an identical record to last season. The reality is, until they prove otherwise, this is just who they are.

WINNIPEG -- Kyle Connor extended his goal streak to four games and also had an assist for the Winnipeg Jets in a 4-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres at Canada Life Centre on Friday.

The Sabres are getting Josh Norris back for their Monday matchup against the Jets, which could push Buffalo to the playoffs.

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with a small-market showdown featuring the Winnipeg Jets versus the Buffalo Sabres. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Shaking up the lines will ideally help the Sabres maximize their forecheck as the western Canada road trip continues.

The Buffalo Sabres host the Winnipeg Jets at KeyBank Center on Monday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Buffalo earned a 3-2 road victory against the Minnesota Wild its last time out on Nov. 29, taking the shootout 3-2.

The Jets will shut down the Sabres tonight, per our NHL betting picks. Free Jets vs. Sabres predictions for Monday, December 1, 2025.