Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Buffalo Sabres on Oct 28, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Buffalo Sabres 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 4 |
| 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 | Miles Wood | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13:24 | 0.50 | 1.65 |
| 2nd | Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:49 | 0.25 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27:59 | 0.89 | 1.19 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:09 | CBJ | Yegor Chinakhov | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 11:39 | BUF | Josh Doan | Alex Tuch, Conor Timmins | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:12 | BUF | Ryan McLeod | Bowen Byram, Alex Tuch | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 19:44 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Kirill Marchenko, Sean Monahan | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 02:40 | BUF | Josh Dunne | Beck Malenstyn, Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 13:55 | CBJ | Miles Wood | Yegor Chinakhov, Dante Fabbro | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 02:53 | CBJ | Miles Wood | Zach Werenski, Isac Lundeström | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 39 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.94 | 3.33 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Hits | 23 | 13 |
| Blocks | 14 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Wood | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 13:24 | 0.50 | 1.65 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:49 | 0.25 | 1.44 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 27:59 | 0.89 | 1.19 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:54 | 0.05 | 0.79 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:48 | 0.23 | 0.64 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 15:52 | 0.58 | 0.44 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:13 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:55 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:56 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:59 | 0.48 | 0.05 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:48 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:38 | 0.31 | -0.05 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:44 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.24 | 1.03 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:48 | 0.15 | 0.94 |
| Josh Doan | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13:50 | 0.72 | 0.90 |
| Josh Dunne | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:45 | 0.32 | 0.85 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.01 | 0.75 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:48 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:19 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23:01 | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:07 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:26 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:16 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 35 | 38 | 92.1% | -0.97 | W |
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 35 | 39 | 89.7% | -0.45 | O |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4–3 on Oct 28, 2025, a one-goal game.
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.33 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 3.94 — Columbus Blue Jackets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Miles Wood led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.65 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 4–3 on Oct 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Buffalo Sabres 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Miles Wood led all skaters at 1.65, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.33 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.94, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 39 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 38. High-danger chances went 17 to 15.