Winnipeg Jets at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Buffalo Sabres on Dec 01, 2025. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 1, Buffalo Sabres 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 01, 2025 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 1 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 5 |
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 | Josh Norris | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15:25 | 0.20 | 2.54 |
| 2nd | Zach Benson | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15:05 | 0.05 | 1.82 |
| 3rd | Bowen Byram | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19:58 | 0.15 | 1.77 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:46 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Josh Doan, Josh Norris | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:01 | BUF | Bowen Byram | Jack Quinn, Conor Timmins | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 14:54 | BUF | Josh Norris | Tage Thompson, Zach Benson | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 11:26 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Josh Morrissey, Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 12:49 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Josh Doan | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 00:41 | BUF | Josh Norris | Zach Benson, Rasmus Dahlin | 5v5 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.95 | 2.15 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 47.7% | 52.3% |
| Hits | 35 | 12 |
| Blocks | 17 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 7 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 6 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:49 | 0.16 | 0.73 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:12 | 0.25 | 0.34 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:22 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:08 | 0.28 | 0.11 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.02 | 0.08 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:09 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.31 | 0.02 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:00 | 0.01 | -0.03 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.04 | -0.23 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.20 | -0.29 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:41 | 0.25 | -0.31 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:02 | 0.01 | -0.40 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.03 | -0.45 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.04 | -0.72 |
| Colin Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:00 | 0.09 | -0.90 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.01 | -0.92 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Norris | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15:25 | 0.20 | 2.54 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:05 | 0.05 | 1.82 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:58 | 0.15 | 1.77 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.14 | 1.71 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.18 | 1.68 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:15 | 0.06 | 1.50 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:18 | 0.15 | 1.27 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.08 | 1.07 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.32 | 1.04 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:36 | 0.14 | 0.74 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.47 | 0.73 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.24 | 0.65 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:35 | 0.32 | 0.56 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:03 | 0.08 | 0.13 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.02 | -0.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Milic | Winnipeg Jets | 15 | 17 | 88.2% | -0.78 | |
| Eric Comrie | Winnipeg Jets | 11 | 14 | 78.6% | -2.08 | L |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 0.95 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5–1 on Dec 01, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.15 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 1.95 — 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.
Josh Norris led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.54 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 23 of 24, worth 0.95 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Winnipeg Jets 5–1 on Dec 01, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 5, Winnipeg Jets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Josh Norris led all skaters at 2.54, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.15 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 1.95, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 24 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 31. High-danger chances went 9 to 13.