Buffalo Sabres at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Calgary Flames on Dec 08, 2025. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 4, Calgary Flames 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 4 |
| Calgary Flames score | 7 |
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 | Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.32 | 2.17 |
| 2nd | Yegor Sharangovich | C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.54 | 2.09 |
| 3rd | Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.08 | 1.77 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:54 | CGY | Yegor Sharangovich | MacKenzie Weegar, Nazem Kadri | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:22 | CGY | Rasmus Andersson | Matt Coronato, Nazem Kadri | 5v3 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:24 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Jason Zucker, Josh Norris | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 07:05 | CGY | Jonathan Huberdeau | Matt Coronato, Morgan Frost | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 13:43 | BUF | Owen Power | Peyton Krebs, Jacob Bryson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 14:14 | CGY | Nazem Kadri | Joel Farabee, Yegor Sharangovich | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 16:32 | BUF | Rasmus Dahlin | Josh Doan, Josh Norris | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 2nd 17:27 | CGY | Yan Kuznetsov | Blake Coleman | 4v4 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 17:29 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Rasmus Dahlin, Jason Zucker | 4v6 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 18:12 | CGY | Mikael Backlund | — | 5v6 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 19:53 | CGY | Yegor Sharangovich | Yan Kuznetsov | 5v6 | 4–7 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.37 | 3.69 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 58.4% | 41.6% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 2/5 |
| Faceoff % | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Hits | 19 | 17 |
| Blocks | 8 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.08 | 1.77 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.40 | 1.58 |
| Owen Power | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:17 | 0.15 | 1.36 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:39 | 0.11 | 1.16 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 24:51 | 0.33 | 0.80 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:00 | 0.08 | 0.68 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:05 | 0.43 | 0.67 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:08 | 0.27 | 0.65 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:24 | 0.01 | 0.38 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:35 | 0.12 | 0.37 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:42 | 0.46 | 0.14 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:22 | 0.27 | 0.13 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:30 | 0.32 | -0.02 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.10 | -0.02 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:19 | 0.09 | -0.22 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.06 | -0.77 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:44 | 0.03 | -0.93 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.32 | 2.17 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.54 | 2.09 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25:49 | 0.19 | 1.55 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22:12 | 0.31 | 1.33 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.44 | 1.13 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.13 | 1.06 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:02 | 0.39 | 1.04 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:29 | 0.19 | 0.89 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:57 | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:14 | 0.06 | 0.62 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:24 | 0.01 | 0.61 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:58 | 0.27 | 0.55 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:11 | 0.07 | 0.49 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.56 | 0.43 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.01 | 0.42 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.16 | 0.27 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:10 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 17 | 22 | 77.3% | -2.13 | L |
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.43 | |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -1.05 | W |
Analysis
The Calgary Flames defeated the Buffalo Sabres 7–4 on Dec 08, 2025.
Calgary Flames generated 3.69 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 3.37 — the run of play matched the result, with Calgary Flames earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nazem Kadri led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.17 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames game?
The Calgary Flames beat the Buffalo Sabres 7–4 on Dec 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Calgary Flames 7, Buffalo Sabres 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nazem Kadri led all skaters at 2.17, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 3.69 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 3.37, so Calgary Flames created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 29 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 28. High-danger chances went 20 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 17 of 22 (-2.13 goals saved above expected); Dustin Wolf stopped 25 of 29 (-1.05 goals saved above expected).