Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Buffalo Sabres on Nov 23, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 1, Buffalo Sabres 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 1 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 4 |
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 | Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.22 | 1.92 |
| 2nd | Beck Malenstyn | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11:54 | 0.23 | 1.41 |
| 3rd | Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 0 | 6 | 20:39 | 0.76 | 1.37 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:51 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Ryan McLeod, Josh Doan | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:36 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | — | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:55 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Ryan McLeod, Jason Zucker | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 18:36 | BUF | Beck Malenstyn | Tyson Kozak, Peyton Krebs | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:38 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Zach Benson | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.98 | 4.01 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 62.4% | 37.6% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 56.6% | 43.4% |
| Hits | 18 | 27 |
| Blocks | 9 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:09 | 0.40 | 0.41 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:21 | 0.02 | 0.40 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:10 | 0.20 | 0.32 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.01 | 0.31 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:18 | 0.08 | 0.27 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.12 | 0.22 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:35 | 0.64 | 0.06 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:54 | 0.16 | 0.06 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:11 | 0.21 | 0.03 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:13 | 0.32 | -0.00 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.30 | -0.03 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:14 | 0.51 | -0.28 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:59 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:49 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:03 | 0.28 | -0.53 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:33 | 0.10 | -0.53 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:32 | 0.31 | -0.64 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.22 | 1.92 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:54 | 0.23 | 1.41 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 20:39 | 0.76 | 1.37 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.11 | 1.34 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:48 | 0.05 | 1.16 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.26 | 0.91 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.21 | 0.85 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:04 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:44 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.23 | 0.40 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:32 | 1.10 | 0.20 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Josh Dunne | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:20 | 0.07 | 0.01 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.11 | -0.20 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:34 | 0.25 | -0.26 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -0.41 | L |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 29 | 30 | 96.7% | 2.36 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4–1 on Nov 23, 2025.
Buffalo Sabres generated 4.01 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.98 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Ryan McLeod led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.92 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 29 of 30, worth 2.36 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4–1 on Nov 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 4, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan McLeod led all skaters at 1.92, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 4.01 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.98, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 30 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 21. High-danger chances went 15 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Frederik Andersen stopped 17 of 20 (-0.41 goals saved above expected); Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 29 of 30 (2.36 goals saved above expected).