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 | Ryan McLeod | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17:28 | 0.53 | 3.19 |
| 2nd | Jake Sanderson | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:07 | 0.56 | 3.14 |
| 3rd | Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:00 | 0.68 | 2.83 |
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) | 3.62 | 4.99 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:07 | 0.56 | 3.14 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.06 | 2.68 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:12 | 0.85 | 0.99 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.23 | 0.71 |
| Lars Eller | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:36 | 0.36 | 0.60 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.13 | 0.53 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.04 | 0.52 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.38 | 0.33 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:59 | 0.84 | 0.23 |
| Olle Lycksell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:27 | 0.22 | -0.40 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:40 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.28 | -0.59 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.04 | -0.60 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:58 | 0.03 | -0.62 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:56 | 0.13 | -2.52 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McLeod | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:28 | 0.53 | 3.19 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:00 | 0.68 | 2.83 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:44 | 0.07 | 2.78 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13:55 | 0.26 | 2.33 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.14 | 2.28 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11:43 | 0.24 | 1.87 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:49 | 0.36 | 1.40 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.29 | 1.38 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:54 | 0.00 | 1.26 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.03 | 1.20 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:36 | 0.02 | 1.16 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:47 | 0.01 | 1.02 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.04 | 0.67 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25:52 | 0.11 | 0.26 |
| Ryan Johnson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:12 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Justin Danforth | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:14 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.16 | 0.18 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 26 | 73.1% | -2.61 | L |
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 33 | 37 | 89.2% | -0.39 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Ottawa Senators 8–4 on Oct 15, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Buffalo Sabres generated 4.99 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.62 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ryan McLeod led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.19 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
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 — Ryan McLeod led all skaters at 3.19, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 4.99 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.62, 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.