Anaheim Ducks at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Buffalo Sabres on Jan 10, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 3, Buffalo Sabres 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 3 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 5 |
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 | Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:49 | 0.28 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:03 | 0.59 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Jack Quinn | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13:41 | 0.37 | 1.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:03 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Ryan McLeod, Zach Benson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 07:22 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Peyton Krebs, Josh Doan | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 07:09 | BUF | Bowen Byram | Tage Thompson, Peyton Krebs | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 15:16 | ANA | Olen Zellweger | Jackson LaCombe, Mikael Granlund | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:00 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Zach Benson, Owen Power | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 18:02 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Ian Moore | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:12 | ANA | Mason McTavish | Leo Carlsson, Beckett Sennecke | 5v6 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:49 | BUF | Josh Norris | Alex Tuch | 5v6 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.88 | 3.38 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 58.5% | 41.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Hits | 29 | 10 |
| Blocks | 7 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 20:03 | 0.59 | 1.34 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:05 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.25 | 0.70 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:51 | 0.29 | 0.65 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.13 | 0.64 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:34 | 0.35 | 0.64 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:54 | 0.57 | 0.20 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:29 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:03 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:47 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:55 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.03 | -0.00 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:58 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:31 | 0.02 | -0.48 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:49 | 0.28 | 1.49 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 13:41 | 0.37 | 1.30 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13:51 | 0.74 | 1.28 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.08 | 1.18 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:56 | 0.19 | 0.85 |
| Josh Norris | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:12 | 1.02 | 0.75 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:10 | 0.22 | 0.74 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:03 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:04 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:37 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:59 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.39 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -1.05 | L |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 0.09 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5–3 on Jan 10, 2026.
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.38 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 2.88 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tage Thompson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–3 on Jan 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 5, Anaheim Ducks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tage Thompson led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.38 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 2.88, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 36 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 32. High-danger chances went 13 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Lukas Dostal stopped 27 of 31 (-1.05 goals saved above expected); Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 33 of 36 (0.09 goals saved above expected).