Buffalo Sabres at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Colorado Avalanche on Nov 13, 2025. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 3, Colorado Avalanche 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 3 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | Martin Necas | C | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:37 | 0.38 | 2.93 |
| 2nd | Gavin Brindley | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:02 | 0.03 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:37 | 0.45 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:52 | COL | Martin Necas | Cale Makar, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:10 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Sam Malinski, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 07:47 | BUF | Bowen Byram | Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 09:46 | COL | Brock Nelson | Ross Colton, Gavin Brindley | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 1st 13:28 | BUF | Jordan Greenway | Owen Power, Josh Doan | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 14:56 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Isak Rosen, Peyton Krebs | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 16:22 | COL | Gavin Brindley | Josh Manson, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 16:53 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Samuel Girard | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 18:11 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Martin Necas | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.81 | 3.21 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 43.3% | 56.7% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 40.6% | 59.4% |
| Hits | 16 | 22 |
| Blocks | 11 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 9 | 4 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18:37 | 0.45 | 1.34 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:07 | 0.11 | 0.80 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:21 | 0.38 | 0.75 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:28 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.31 | 0.64 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:12 | 0.07 | 0.64 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:13 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Josh Dunne | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:13 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:09 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:40 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:18 | 0.15 | -0.10 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 21:37 | 0.38 | 2.93 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:02 | 0.03 | 1.49 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:07 | 0.08 | 0.84 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.08 | 0.79 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.27 | 0.75 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:28 | 0.62 | 0.75 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:44 | 0.16 | 0.74 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.12 | 0.69 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 21:04 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:32 | 0.81 | 0.65 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:32 | 0.12 | 0.59 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:03 | 0.05 | 0.54 |
| Taylor Makar | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:11 | 0.27 | 0.15 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:34 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:52 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.17 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | -1.16 | L |
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | -1.75 | |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -1.00 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6–3 on Nov 13, 2025.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.21 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 1.81 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Martin Necas led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.93 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 18 of 21, worth -1.0 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Buffalo Sabres 6–3 on Nov 13, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 6, Buffalo Sabres 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Martin Necas led all skaters at 2.93, on 2G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.21 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 1.81, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 21 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 34. High-danger chances went 12 to 20.