Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Buffalo Sabres on Nov 22, 2025. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Buffalo Sabres 9.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2025 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 9 |
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 | Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 4 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.35 | 3.25 |
| 2nd | Jacob Bryson | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.29 | 2.74 |
| 3rd | Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:21 | 0.50 | 2.47 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:57 | BUF | Josh Doan | Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:19 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Jack Quinn, Rasmus Dahlin | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 17:33 | BUF | Bowen Byram | Alex Tuch, Ryan McLeod | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 1st 18:12 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Sam Rinzel, Connor Bedard | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 05:42 | BUF | Ryan McLeod | Jason Zucker, Conor Timmins | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 05:50 | BUF | Mattias Samuelsson | Isak Rosen, Jacob Bryson | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 14:45 | CHI | Alex Vlasic | Ryan Greene, Sam Rinzel | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 2nd 17:31 | BUF | Josh Doan | Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Tuch | 5v5 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 00:24 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar | 4v5 | 3–6 |
| 3rd 01:56 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Alex Tuch | 5v5 | 3–7 |
| 3rd 07:07 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Bowen Byram, Jason Zucker | 5v5 | 3–8 |
| 3rd 16:22 | BUF | Jacob Bryson | Beck Malenstyn, Jordan Greenway | 5v5 | 3–9 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 9 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.97 | 3.20 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 40.7% | 59.3% |
| Hits | 13 | 19 |
| Blocks | 17 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 19:17 | 0.60 | 1.59 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:25 | 0.32 | 1.23 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.15 | 0.68 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:34 | 0.06 | 0.39 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.01 | -0.11 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:59 | 0.03 | -0.25 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.03 | -0.28 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:25 | 0.03 | -0.44 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.04 | -0.59 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.14 | -0.75 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:11 | 0.11 | -0.80 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.15 | -0.86 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:44 | 0.00 | -0.88 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.00 | -1.18 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:33 | 0.09 | -1.33 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.00 | -1.38 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.35 | 3.25 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.29 | 2.74 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 16:21 | 0.50 | 2.47 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.17 | 2.46 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:33 | 0.02 | 2.24 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:56 | 0.05 | 2.20 |
| Josh Doan | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:58 | 0.35 | 2.18 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:09 | 0.27 | 1.95 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:13 | 0.31 | 1.87 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.11 | 1.82 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:01 | 0.40 | 1.67 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.20 | 1.48 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:18 | 0.00 | 1.20 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.00 | 1.05 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:47 | 0.09 | 0.80 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:02 | 0.02 | 0.65 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.01 | 0.42 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 22 | 31 | 71.0% | -6.05 | L |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -1.36 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 9–3 on Nov 22, 2025, a decisive 6-goal win.
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.2 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 1.97 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Alex Tuch led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.25 on 4 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 20 of 23, worth -1.36 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Chicago Blackhawks 9–3 on Nov 22, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 9, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Tuch led all skaters at 3.25, on 0G, 4A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.2 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.97, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 23 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 31. High-danger chances went 10 to 18.