Buffalo Sabres at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Winnipeg Jets on Dec 06, 2025. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 1, Winnipeg Jets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 06, 2025 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 1 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Cole Koepke | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:34 | 0.17 | 1.96 |
| 2nd | Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:09 | 0.20 | 1.83 |
| 3rd | Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:28 | 0.38 | 1.82 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:24 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Gabriel Vilardi, Dylan Samberg | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:44 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Josh Norris, Rasmus Dahlin | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:22 | WPG | Tanner Pearson | Cole Koepke | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 18:42 | WPG | Cole Koepke | Morgan Barron, Dylan DeMelo | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:26 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.49 | 2.45 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 61.5% | 38.5% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.4% | 53.6% |
| Hits | 22 | 33 |
| Blocks | 7 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:42 | 0.13 | 1.06 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:32 | 0.77 | 0.92 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.10 | 0.46 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.27 | 0.46 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:21 | 0.04 | 0.42 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:50 | 0.10 | 0.33 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.05 | 0.32 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.11 | 0.31 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:17 | 0.03 | 0.26 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:42 | 0.34 | 0.24 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.52 | 0.09 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.10 | -0.14 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:55 | 0.44 | -0.17 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:37 | 0.21 | -0.28 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:24 | 0.29 | -0.32 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.02 | -0.50 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:46 | 0.07 | -0.78 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Koepke | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11:34 | 0.17 | 1.96 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:09 | 0.20 | 1.83 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:28 | 0.38 | 1.82 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:41 | 0.11 | 1.14 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:57 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:48 | 0.39 | 0.91 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:01 | 0.01 | 0.83 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:30 | 0.06 | 0.68 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:38 | 0.09 | 0.51 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:57 | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.22 | 0.06 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:41 | 0.10 | -0.09 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:52 | 0.10 | -0.22 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:37 | 0.03 | -0.43 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:43 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -0.96 | L |
| Eric Comrie | Winnipeg Jets | 34 | 35 | 97.1% | 2.79 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4–1 on Dec 06, 2025.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.45 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 4.49 — Buffalo Sabres owned the better of the chances but Winnipeg Jets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Cole Koepke led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.96 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Eric Comrie stopped 34 of 35, worth 2.79 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Buffalo Sabres 4–1 on Dec 06, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 4, Buffalo Sabres 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cole Koepke led all skaters at 1.96, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.45 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 4.49, 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 35 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 23. High-danger chances went 12 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 19 of 22 (-0.96 goals saved above expected); Eric Comrie stopped 34 of 35 (2.79 goals saved above expected).