Colorado Avalanche at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Buffalo Sabres on Oct 13, 2025. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, Buffalo Sabres 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 1 |
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 | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 21:47 | 0.52 | 1.50 |
| 2nd | Cale Makar | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:22 | 0.32 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:27 | 0.19 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:14 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:32 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Alex Tuch, Rasmus Dahlin | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:32 | COL | Cale Makar | Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 11:59 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Cale Makar | 4v4 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.45 | 2.24 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 48.8% | 51.2% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.5% | 43.5% |
| Hits | 20 | 11 |
| Blocks | 21 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 21:47 | 0.52 | 1.50 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 25:22 | 0.32 | 1.39 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:27 | 0.19 | 1.33 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.07 | 0.54 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:04 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:27 | 0.26 | 0.15 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:31 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:50 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:21 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:35 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:06 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:23 | 0.24 | 0.00 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.45 | -0.10 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:34 | 0.09 | -0.10 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:14 | 0.33 | 0.80 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.35 | 0.39 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:35 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 27:19 | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:24 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Josh Dunne | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:25 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:09 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:49 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:34 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.37 | 0.00 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:59 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Johnson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:09 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:50 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Justin Danforth | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 0.85 | W |
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 34 | 37 | 91.9% | -1.21 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3–1 on Oct 13, 2025.
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.24 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.45 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.5 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 27 of 28, worth 0.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Buffalo Sabres 3–1 on Oct 13, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 3, Buffalo Sabres 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters at 1.5, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.24 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.45, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 37 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 28. High-danger chances went 9 to 10.