Buffalo Sabres at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the St. Louis Blues on Dec 29, 2025. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 4, St. Louis Blues 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 4 |
| St. Louis Blues 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 | Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13:24 | 0.17 | 1.00 |
| 2nd | Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.09 | 1.00 |
| 3rd | Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.08 | 0.99 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:19 | BUF | Noah Ostlund | Josh Norris | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 05:08 | STL | Brayden Schenn | Otto Stenberg, Jordan Kyrou | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 08:09 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Robby Fabbri, Colton Parayko | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:17 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 01:46 | BUF | Zach Benson | Jack Quinn, Ryan McLeod | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:44 | BUF | Peyton Krebs | Beck Malenstyn | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.07 | 1.37 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 4 |
| Corsi % | 64.2% | 35.8% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Hits | 18 | 27 |
| Blocks | 11 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.08 | 0.99 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.07 | 0.80 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.10 | 0.75 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:14 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.44 | 0.70 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:26 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:09 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Zach Benson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:39 | 0.40 | 0.65 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:02 | 0.44 | 0.64 |
| Josh Dunne | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.11 | 0.20 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:01 | 0.50 | 0.15 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:12 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:42 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:21 | 0.33 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:40 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:24 | 0.17 | 1.00 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.09 | 1.00 |
| Robby Fabbri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:52 | 0.17 | 0.89 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:58 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.05 | 0.59 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:58 | 0.17 | 0.30 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:39 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:27 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:26 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.32 | -0.05 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:52 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:25 | 0.13 | -0.15 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:01 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | -0.29 | W |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.59 | L |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the St. Louis Blues 4–2 on Dec 29, 2025.
St. Louis Blues generated 1.37 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 3.07 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jimmy Snuggerud led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.0 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Joel Hofer stopped 30 of 33, worth 0.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs St. Louis Blues game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the St. Louis Blues 4–2 on Dec 29, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 4, St. Louis Blues 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jimmy Snuggerud led all skaters at 1.0, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 1.37 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 3.07, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 34 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 18. High-danger chances went 12 to 4.
How did the goaltenders play?
Alex Lyon stopped 16 of 18 (-0.29 goals saved above expected); Joel Hofer stopped 30 of 33 (0.59 goals saved above expected).