St. Louis Blues at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Buffalo Sabres on Nov 07, 2025. Final score: St. Louis Blues 3, Buffalo Sabres 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| St. Louis Blues score | 3 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 0 |
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 | Mathieu Joseph | R | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:21 | 0.28 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Justin Faulk | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:16 | 0.04 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Nick Bjugstad | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11:27 | 0.06 | 0.75 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:38 | STL | Mathieu Joseph | — | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:42 | STL | Nick Bjugstad | Justin Faulk, Mathieu Joseph | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 18:58 | STL | Justin Faulk | Mathieu Joseph | 6v5 | 3–0 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.51 | 2.13 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 38.8% | 61.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Hits | 15 | 16 |
| Blocks | 19 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 6 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 1 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12:21 | 0.28 | 2.13 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24:16 | 0.04 | 1.49 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:27 | 0.06 | 0.75 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:12 | 0.16 | 0.30 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:09 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:11 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:05 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:00 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:28 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:08 | 0.15 | -0.15 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:26 | 0.01 | -0.28 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:17 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:10 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:19 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:00 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.46 | 0.05 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:09 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:43 | 0.33 | 0.05 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:24 | 0.55 | 0.00 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:16 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:03 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:58 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:07 | 0.31 | -0.20 |
| Josh Dunne | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:39 | 0.07 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 28 | 28 | 100.0% | 2.14 | W |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 14 | 16 | 87.5% | -0.90 | L |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3–0 on Nov 07, 2025.
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.13 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 1.51 — Buffalo Sabres owned the better of the chances but St. Louis Blues took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Mathieu Joseph led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Joel Hofer stopped 28 of 28, worth 2.14 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Buffalo Sabres 3–0 on Nov 07, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 3, Buffalo Sabres 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mathieu Joseph led all skaters at 2.13, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.13 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 1.51, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 17 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 28. High-danger chances went 10 to 11.