Buffalo Sabres at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Minnesota Wild on Nov 29, 2025. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 3, Minnesota Wild 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 3 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
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 | Beck Malenstyn | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12:31 | 0.50 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:22 | 0.23 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Josh Doan | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12:33 | 0.65 | 1.26 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:37 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Mats Zuccarello, Danila Yurov | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:42 | BUF | Beck Malenstyn | Peyton Krebs, Josh Dunne | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 14:05 | MIN | Matt Boldy | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 06:01 | BUF | Josh Doan | Alex Tuch, Noah Ostlund | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | BUF | Tage Thompson | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | MIN | Matt Boldy | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | BUF | Jack Quinn | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | BUF | Noah Ostlund | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.70 | 1.74 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Hits | 20 | 18 |
| Blocks | 8 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:31 | 0.50 | 1.49 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12:22 | 0.23 | 1.38 |
| Josh Doan | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12:33 | 0.65 | 1.26 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:32 | 1.11 | 1.05 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:44 | 0.05 | 0.99 |
| Josh Dunne | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.06 | 0.95 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:54 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:20 | 0.39 | 0.55 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:26 | 0.02 | 0.45 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:32 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:18 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.88 | -0.10 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:43 | 0.03 | -0.13 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:14 | 0.69 | -0.20 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:34 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28:26 | 0.08 | -0.23 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:52 | 0.88 | 1.22 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 25:01 | 0.72 | 0.67 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:20 | 0.02 | 0.52 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.03 | 0.47 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:49 | 0.39 | 0.36 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.54 | 0.34 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:54 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:53 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:39 | 0.03 | -0.01 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:24 | 0.07 | -0.01 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:34 | 0.03 | -0.11 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:52 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:40 | 0.43 | -0.33 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.01 | -0.35 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.05 | -0.40 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:07 | 0.13 | -0.45 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colten Ellis | Buffalo Sabres | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.31 | W |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 1.24 | O |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Minnesota Wild 3–2 on Nov 29, 2025, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 1.74 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 2.7 — Buffalo Sabres edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Beck Malenstyn led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 31 of 33, worth 1.24 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Minnesota Wild 3–2 on Nov 29, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 3, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Beck Malenstyn led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 1.74 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 2.7, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 33 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 24. High-danger chances went 18 to 10.