Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Boston Bruins on Oct 11, 2025. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 1, Boston Bruins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 1 |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mark Kastelic | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.05 | 1.90 |
| 2nd | Jordan Harris | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.01 | 1.36 |
| 3rd | Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.48 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:48 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Jordan Harris, Andrew Peeke | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 10:21 | BOS | Mark Kastelic | Charlie McAvoy | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 09:46 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:57 | BOS | Sean Kuraly | Elias Lindholm, Mark Kastelic | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.56 | 3.99 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 46.4% | 53.6% |
| Hits | 32 | 25 |
| Blocks | 16 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 2 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Zucker | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:29 | 0.19 | 0.75 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:28 | 0.01 | 0.62 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:00 | 0.54 | 0.30 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:11 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:29 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Justin Danforth | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:50 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Mason Geertsen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:48 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:27 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 21:46 | 0.31 | -0.15 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:52 | 0.11 | -0.17 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:15 | 0.04 | -0.29 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:07 | 0.14 | -0.29 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:08 | 0.09 | -0.30 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.08 | -0.45 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.12 | -0.54 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:44 | 0.02 | -0.58 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Kastelic | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.05 | 1.90 |
| Jordan Harris | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.01 | 1.36 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.48 | 1.28 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:30 | 1.15 | 1.26 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.14 | 1.18 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:27 | 0.02 | 1.06 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:11 | 0.06 | 0.89 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:32 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.26 | 0.60 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:35 | 0.05 | 0.49 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.07 | 0.34 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.14 | 0.29 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:06 | 0.36 | 0.19 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 19:35 | 0.91 | 0.19 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.20 | 0.12 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.25 | -0.08 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:52 | 0.23 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 0.74 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 0.56 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3–1 on Oct 11, 2025.
Boston Bruins generated 3.99 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 1.56 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mark Kastelic led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.9 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Alex Lyon stopped 28 of 30, worth 0.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 3–1 on Oct 11, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 3, Buffalo Sabres 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Kastelic led all skaters at 1.9, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.99 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 1.56, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 22 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 31. High-danger chances went 8 to 13.