New Jersey Devils at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Buffalo Sabres on Nov 28, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 5, Buffalo Sabres 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 0 |
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 | Brenden Dillon | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:47 | 0.27 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Paul Cotter | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.10 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:07 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Timo Meier | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 07:45 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Ondrej Palat, Dawson Mercer | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 01:39 | NJD | Brenden Dillon | Connor Brown, Paul Cotter | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 05:22 | NJD | Paul Cotter | Brenden Dillon | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 16:49 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Ondrej Palat | 5v5 | 5–0 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 6.43 | 15.32 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 30.2% | 69.8% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 56.1% | 43.9% |
| Hits | 20 | 24 |
| Blocks | 20 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 6 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenden Dillon | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:47 | 0.27 | 1.49 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.10 | 1.44 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | 1.38 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 14:00 | 0.38 | 1.25 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.11 | 0.89 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:58 | 0.33 | 0.85 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.11 | 0.79 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:55 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:50 | 0.06 | 0.30 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:29 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:39 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:42 | 0.16 | -0.00 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:28 | 0.14 | -0.15 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:18 | 0.08 | -0.42 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.21 | 0.30 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:57 | 0.56 | 0.15 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26:03 | 0.96 | 0.15 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:42 | 0.37 | 0.10 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:39 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:46 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:55 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.49 | 0.00 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:57 | 0.66 | 0.00 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:52 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:43 | 0.42 | 0.00 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:22 | 0.95 | 0.00 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:52 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.14 | -0.10 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:54 | 0.40 | -0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 42 | 42 | 100.0% | 4.50 | W |
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 18 | 23 | 78.3% | -2.85 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5–0 on Nov 28, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Buffalo Sabres generated 15.32 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 6.43 — Buffalo Sabres owned the better of the chances but New Jersey Devils took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Brenden Dillon led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Jake Allen stopped 42 of 42, worth 4.5 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 5–0 on Nov 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Buffalo Sabres 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brenden Dillon led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 15.32 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 6.43, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 23 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 42. High-danger chances went 9 to 24.