Edmonton Oilers at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres on Nov 18, 2025. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 1, Buffalo Sabres 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 1 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 5 |
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 | Noah Ostlund | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10:42 | 0.26 | 2.19 |
| 2nd | Bowen Byram | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20:40 | 0.05 | 2.16 |
| 3rd | Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 24:02 | 0.07 | 2.02 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:03 | BUF | Noah Ostlund | Isak Rosen, Rasmus Dahlin | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 04:29 | EDM | Jack Roslovic | Leon Draisaitl, Andrew Mangiapane | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 08:41 | BUF | Bowen Byram | Tyson Kozak, Peyton Krebs | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 09:43 | BUF | Beck Malenstyn | Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 07:55 | BUF | Noah Ostlund | Josh Dunne | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 17:37 | BUF | Tage Thompson | — | 5v6 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.23 | 3.37 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 56.1% | 43.9% |
| Hits | 20 | 13 |
| Blocks | 16 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.07 | 0.92 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:07 | 0.30 | 0.44 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:24 | 0.31 | 0.25 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.10 | 0.22 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.05 | 0.22 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 24:16 | 0.18 | 0.08 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:35 | 0.08 | -0.35 |
| Noah Philp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:23 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.50 | -0.52 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.02 | -0.55 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:06 | 0.36 | -0.58 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.03 | -0.61 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:35 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:03 | 0.12 | -0.69 |
| Alec Regula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:09 | 0.03 | -1.03 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:35 | 0.06 | -1.05 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:38 | 0.02 | -1.11 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:03 | 0.06 | -1.35 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Ostlund | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10:42 | 0.26 | 2.19 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:40 | 0.05 | 2.16 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 24:02 | 0.07 | 2.02 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:36 | 0.02 | 1.74 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:10 | 0.37 | 1.68 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:29 | 0.46 | 1.54 |
| Josh Dunne | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.00 | 1.41 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:09 | 0.01 | 1.22 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.22 | 1.09 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:29 | 0.22 | 1.07 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:52 | 0.70 | 0.98 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.15 | 0.94 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.53 | 0.45 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.12 | 0.33 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:54 | 0.03 | 0.23 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:35 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Edmonton Oilers | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -0.53 | L |
| Colten Ellis | Buffalo Sabres | 32 | 33 | 97.0% | 1.12 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5–1 on Nov 18, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.37 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 1.23 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Noah Ostlund led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.19 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Colten Ellis stopped 32 of 33, worth 1.12 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Edmonton Oilers 5–1 on Nov 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 5, Edmonton Oilers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Noah Ostlund led all skaters at 2.19, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.37 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 1.23, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 33 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 28. High-danger chances went 7 to 17.