Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov 27, 2025. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 2, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 2 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins 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 | Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:39 | 0.56 | 2.50 |
| 2nd | Jason Zucker | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:28 | 0.57 | 2.30 |
| 3rd | Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 5 | 27:47 | 0.27 | 1.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:09 | PIT | Mathew Dumba | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 07:20 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Jack Quinn, Ryan McLeod | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 07:51 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 12:34 | PIT | Kevin Hayes | Erik Karlsson, Parker Wotherspoon | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 15:42 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Jason Zucker, Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:02 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Danton Heinen, Ryan Shea | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.32 | 2.19 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 56.6% | 43.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 41.7% | 58.3% |
| Hits | 21 | 17 |
| Blocks | 15 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 6 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:39 | 0.56 | 2.50 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:28 | 0.57 | 2.30 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27:47 | 0.27 | 1.90 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.10 | 1.43 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25:06 | 0.17 | 1.30 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:10 | 0.02 | 0.32 |
| Josh Dunne | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:11 | 0.22 | 0.19 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:40 | 0.40 | 0.12 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.16 | -0.03 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.25 | -0.08 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:09 | 0.06 | -0.09 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.12 | -0.21 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:33 | 0.27 | -0.29 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.08 | -0.41 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:10 | 0.03 | 1.06 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:23 | 0.23 | 1.06 |
| Mathew Dumba | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.05 | 0.97 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:26 | 0.16 | 0.80 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.75 | 0.70 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.11 | 0.39 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:48 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.05 | 0.22 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:46 | 0.17 | 0.02 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:37 | 0.02 | -0.06 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:33 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.09 | -0.18 |
| Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:02 | 0.18 | -0.24 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.16 | -0.33 |
| Tristan Broz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:30 | 0.10 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 15 | 18 | 83.3% | -1.64 | L |
| Tristan Jarry | Pittsburgh Penguins | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 1.28 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4–2 on Nov 27, 2025.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.19 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 3.32 — Buffalo Sabres owned the better of the chances but Pittsburgh Penguins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jack Quinn led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.5 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Tristan Jarry stopped 29 of 31, worth 1.28 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4–2 on Nov 27, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Buffalo Sabres 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Quinn led all skaters at 2.5, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.19 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 3.32, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 31 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 19. High-danger chances went 12 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 15 of 18 (-1.64 goals saved above expected); Tristan Jarry stopped 29 of 31 (1.28 goals saved above expected).