Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Buffalo Sabres on Oct 22, 2025. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 2, Buffalo Sabres 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 2 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 4 |
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 | Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11:40 | 0.13 | 2.63 |
| 2nd | Tyson Kozak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.22 | 1.77 |
| 3rd | Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:42 | 0.30 | 1.48 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:00 | DET | J.T. Compher | Albert Johansson, Jonatan Berggren | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 11:37 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Jack Quinn, Conor Timmins | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 16:28 | BUF | Tyson Kozak | Jack Quinn, Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 18:20 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 04:15 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Ryan McLeod, Bowen Byram | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 08:10 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Josh Doan, Ryan McLeod | 5v5 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.49 | 4.19 |
| High-danger shots | 25 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Hits | 15 | 19 |
| Blocks | 15 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.05 | 1.31 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.16 | 0.87 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:53 | 0.54 | 0.82 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.20 | 0.74 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:41 | 0.09 | 0.68 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.09 | 0.49 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:48 | 0.13 | 0.31 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.31 | 0.27 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.16 | 0.06 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:02 | 0.22 | -0.16 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.22 | -0.20 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:50 | 0.07 | -0.30 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:23 | 0.04 | -0.31 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:42 | 0.74 | -0.31 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:04 | 0.20 | -0.35 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26:15 | 0.25 | -0.39 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.02 | -0.57 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:43 | 0.00 | -0.65 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11:40 | 0.13 | 2.63 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.22 | 1.77 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:42 | 0.30 | 1.48 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:57 | 0.00 | 1.26 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:41 | 0.08 | 0.99 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.74 | 0.97 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:28 | 0.29 | 0.90 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:19 | 0.48 | 0.88 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:08 | 0.12 | 0.85 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:39 | 0.04 | 0.84 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:58 | 0.31 | 0.77 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:26 | 0.06 | 0.38 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:03 | 0.01 | 0.09 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:50 | 0.19 | 0.03 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:36 | 1.02 | -0.11 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.18 | -0.46 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:34 | 0.02 | -0.69 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | 0.02 | L |
| Colten Ellis | Buffalo Sabres | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 1.49 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–2 on Oct 22, 2025.
Buffalo Sabres generated 4.19 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.49 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jack Quinn led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.63 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Colten Ellis stopped 29 of 31, worth 1.49 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 4–2 on Oct 22, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 4, Detroit Red Wings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Quinn led all skaters at 2.63, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 4.19 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.49, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 31 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 31. High-danger chances went 25 to 20.