Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Buffalo Sabres on Oct 18, 2025. Final score: Florida Panthers 0, Buffalo Sabres 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Florida Panthers score | 0 |
| Buffalo Sabres 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 | Josh Doan | R | 2 | 0 | 6 | 13:55 | 1.02 | 1.45 |
| 2nd | Owen Power | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23:44 | 0.14 | 0.80 |
| 3rd | Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:25 | 0.24 | 0.69 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:13 | BUF | Josh Doan | Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 11:12 | BUF | Josh Doan | Jason Zucker, Zach Benson | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 14:20 | BUF | Owen Power | Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs | 5v5 | 0–3 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.54 | 2.75 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 55.3% | 44.7% |
| Power play | 0/7 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 29 | 23 |
| Blocks | 17 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:07 | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:33 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:33 | 0.81 | 0.20 |
| Jonah Gadjovich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:53 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:48 | 0.33 | 0.10 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:08 | 0.24 | 0.10 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17:46 | 0.61 | 0.05 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:12 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:06 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:54 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:53 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:37 | 0.16 | -0.40 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Doan | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 13:55 | 1.02 | 1.45 |
| Owen Power | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:44 | 0.14 | 0.80 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:25 | 0.24 | 0.69 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:22 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:36 | 0.19 | 0.69 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:34 | 0.21 | 0.59 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:25 | 0.39 | 0.54 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.22 | 0.49 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:23 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:30 | 0.11 | 0.20 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:01 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:47 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:17 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:37 | 0.31 | -0.05 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.38 | -0.10 |
| Mason Geertsen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:06 | 0.00 | -0.60 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | -0.79 | L |
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 32 | 32 | 100.0% | 2.74 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Florida Panthers 3–0 on Oct 18, 2025.
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.75 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.54 — Florida Panthers owned the better of the chances but Buffalo Sabres took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Josh Doan led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.45 on 2 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Alex Lyon stopped 32 of 32, worth 2.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Florida Panthers 3–0 on Oct 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 3, Florida Panthers 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Josh Doan led all skaters at 1.45, on 2G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.75 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.54, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 32 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 31. High-danger chances went 15 to 11.