Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov 09, 2025. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 3, Carolina Hurricanes 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 09, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 3 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 6 |
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 | Charles Alexis Legault | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.45 | 2.40 |
| 2nd | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.25 | 2.18 |
| 3rd | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:49 | 0.09 | 1.88 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:00 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Andrei Svechnikov | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 08:18 | BUF | Owen Power | Noah Ostlund | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:34 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | K'Andre Miller, Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 11:39 | CAR | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | Joel Nystrom, Taylor Hall | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 00:29 | CAR | Eric Robinson | Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Charles Alexis Legault | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 03:23 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Tage Thompson | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 06:49 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Ryan McLeod, Alex Tuch | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 17:56 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Jordan Staal | 5v6 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 18:32 | CAR | Charles Alexis Legault | Sebastian Aho | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.58 | 3.38 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 41.0% | 59.0% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Hits | 21 | 25 |
| Blocks | 16 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 24 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 7 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:59 | 0.60 | 1.45 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.08 | 1.36 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:35 | 0.03 | 0.85 |
| Owen Power | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:08 | 0.13 | 0.75 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:23 | 0.29 | 0.63 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.36 | 0.49 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:51 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:22 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Josh Dunne | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:53 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:25 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.04 | -0.13 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:04 | 0.31 | -0.17 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.01 | -0.46 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.09 | -0.57 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:22 | 0.06 | -0.69 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:30 | 0.49 | -2.15 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Alexis Legault | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.45 | 2.40 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.25 | 2.18 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:49 | 0.09 | 1.88 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 20:01 | 0.56 | 1.69 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:22 | 0.43 | 1.65 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.68 | 1.08 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:57 | 0.16 | 1.01 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:23 | 0.07 | 0.99 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:39 | 0.12 | 0.82 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:27 | 0.42 | 0.74 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:36 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.02 | 0.28 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:05 | 0.02 | 0.23 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:20 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.03 | -0.01 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:09 | 0.13 | -0.06 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.02 | -0.09 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:31 | 0.27 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 29 | 33 | 87.9% | -1.36 | L |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -0.36 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6–3 on Nov 09, 2025.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.38 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 1.58 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Charles Alexis Legault led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.4 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 6–3 on Nov 09, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 6, Buffalo Sabres 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charles Alexis Legault led all skaters at 2.4, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.38 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 1.58, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 22 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 35. High-danger chances went 11 to 11.