Buffalo Sabres at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Seattle Kraken on Dec 14, 2025. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 3, Seattle Kraken 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 3 |
| Seattle Kraken score | 1 |
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 | Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:07 | 0.23 | 1.43 |
| 2nd | Zach Benson | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.30 | 0.85 |
| 3rd | Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.12 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:09 | BUF | Noah Ostlund | Josh Norris, Alex Tuch | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 10:08 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 12:24 | SEA | Chandler Stephenson | Vince Dunn, Jordan Eberle | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:14 | BUF | Zach Benson | Jack Quinn, Ryan McLeod | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.95 | 3.25 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 46.5% | 53.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Hits | 17 | 23 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:07 | 0.23 | 1.43 |
| Zach Benson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.30 | 0.85 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:35 | 0.30 | 0.75 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.19 | 0.70 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.35 | 0.59 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.22 | 0.59 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:30 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:34 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:47 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:33 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:32 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.72 | -0.05 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:08 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.12 | 0.80 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.41 | 0.59 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:47 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:30 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:53 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:18 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:46 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:19 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:03 | 0.52 | 0.05 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:39 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:15 | 0.47 | 0.00 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:13 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:32 | 0.09 | -0.00 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:52 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 2.36 | W |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.97 | L |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Seattle Kraken 3–1 on Dec 14, 2025.
Seattle Kraken generated 3.25 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 2.95 — Seattle Kraken owned the better of the chances but Buffalo Sabres took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Alex Tuch led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.43 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Alex Lyon stopped 23 of 24, worth 2.36 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Seattle Kraken 3–1 on Dec 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 3, Seattle Kraken 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Tuch led all skaters at 1.43, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 3.25 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 2.95, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 23 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 24. High-danger chances went 15 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Alex Lyon stopped 23 of 24 (2.36 goals saved above expected); Joey Daccord stopped 20 of 22 (0.97 goals saved above expected).