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 | Zach Benson | L | 1 | 0 | 5 | 15:39 | 0.44 | 1.42 |
| 2nd | Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:02 | 0.44 | 1.37 |
| 3rd | Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13:24 | 0.17 | 1.23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Benson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:39 | 0.44 | 1.42 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:02 | 0.44 | 1.37 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:26 | 0.15 | 1.16 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:14 | 0.06 | 1.15 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.08 | 1.08 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:09 | 0.06 | 1.02 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:21 | 0.33 | 0.89 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.44 | 0.83 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.07 | 0.79 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:01 | 0.58 | 0.45 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:42 | 0.06 | 0.41 |
| Josh Dunne | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.11 | 0.37 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.03 | 0.35 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:12 | 0.16 | 0.20 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:40 | 0.23 | 0.16 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
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 | 1.23 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.10 | 0.91 |
| Robby Fabbri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:52 | 0.17 | 0.86 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.05 | 0.51 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:58 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.05 | -0.00 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:39 | 0.05 | -0.04 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:27 | 0.23 | -0.04 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:58 | 0.17 | -0.06 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.32 | -0.29 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:26 | 0.02 | -0.46 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:01 | 0.02 | -0.49 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:52 | 0.00 | -0.93 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:25 | 0.13 | -1.12 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | -0.56 | W |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | -0.28 | 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.
Zach Benson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.42 on 1 goal, 5 shots on goal.
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 — Zach Benson led all skaters at 1.42, on 1G, 0A and 5 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 (-0.56 goals saved above expected); Joel Hofer stopped 30 of 33 (-0.28 goals saved above expected).