Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Buffalo Sabres on Oct 15, 2025. Final score: Ottawa Senators 4, Buffalo Sabres 8.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Ottawa Senators score | 4 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 8 |
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 | Zach Benson | L | 0 | 4 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.14 | 2.71 |
| 2nd | Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 3 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.06 | 2.07 |
| 3rd | Josh Doan | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13:55 | 0.25 | 1.97 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:01 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Bowen Byram, Rasmus Dahlin | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:09 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Fabian Zetterlund, Jordan Spence | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:58 | OTT | Jake Sanderson | Ridly Greig, Dylan Cozens | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:46 | BUF | Ryan McLeod | Zach Benson, Owen Power | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 10:17 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Jacob Bryson, Josh Doan | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 11:46 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Rasmus Dahlin, Zach Benson | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 13:43 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Josh Doan, Tage Thompson | 5v4 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 00:40 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Jordan Spence, Jake Sanderson | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 02:15 | OTT | Lars Eller | Nick Cousins, Jordan Spence | 5v5 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 02:32 | BUF | Ryan McLeod | Alex Tuch, Josh Doan | 5v5 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 03:17 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Peyton Krebs, Zach Benson | 5v5 | 4–7 |
| 3rd 16:44 | BUF | Jiri Kulich | Tage Thompson, Zach Benson | 5v6 | 4–8 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 8 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.17 | 3.49 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 65.0% | 35.0% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 3/3 |
| Faceoff % | 64.9% | 35.1% |
| Hits | 21 | 28 |
| Blocks | 10 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.06 | 2.07 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:07 | 0.40 | 1.54 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:12 | 0.82 | 0.80 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:59 | 0.76 | 0.74 |
| Lars Eller | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:36 | 0.33 | 0.70 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.31 | 0.60 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.13 | 0.59 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:58 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:27 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Olle Lycksell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:56 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.21 | -0.20 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.14 | 2.71 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13:55 | 0.25 | 1.97 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11:43 | 1.93 | 1.60 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.04 | 1.58 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:28 | 0.53 | 1.50 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:49 | 0.31 | 1.40 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:00 | 0.68 | 1.39 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25:52 | 0.09 | 1.28 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.59 | 0.95 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:44 | 0.07 | 0.79 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.29 | 0.64 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:54 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:47 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:36 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Justin Danforth | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:14 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Johnson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 26 | 73.1% | -4.91 | L |
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 33 | 37 | 89.2% | -1.69 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Ottawa Senators 8–4 on Oct 15, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.49 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.17 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Zach Benson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.71 on 4 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Alex Lyon stopped 33 of 37, worth -1.69 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Ottawa Senators 8–4 on Oct 15, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 8, Ottawa Senators 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Zach Benson led all skaters at 2.71, on 0G, 4A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.49 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.17, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 37 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 27. High-danger chances went 21 to 17.