Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Buffalo Sabres on Jan 14, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 2, Buffalo Sabres 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 2 |
| 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 | Rasmus Dahlin | D | 2 | 0 | 4 | 23:22 | 1.11 | 1.45 |
| 2nd | Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:37 | 0.22 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Josh Doan | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.23 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:30 | BUF | Rasmus Dahlin | Josh Doan, Tage Thompson | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:13 | BUF | Mattias Samuelsson | Noah Ostlund, Josh Doan | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:22 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Ryan McLeod, Zach Benson | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 10:28 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Noah Cates | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 13:51 | BUF | Rasmus Dahlin | Josh Norris, Tage Thompson | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 07:37 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett | 4v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:20 | BUF | Ryan McLeod | Alex Tuch | 4v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 14 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.25 | 3.16 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 57.6% | 42.4% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 2/6 |
| Faceoff % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Hits | 26 | 27 |
| Blocks | 8 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 5 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:37 | 0.22 | 1.44 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.23 | 0.89 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 23:07 | 1.28 | 0.55 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:25 | 0.18 | 0.39 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:57 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:25 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:43 | 0.47 | 0.10 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:03 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:09 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:01 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:29 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 23:22 | 1.11 | 1.45 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.23 | 1.43 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:18 | 1.09 | 1.29 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:23 | 0.36 | 1.08 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:11 | 0.10 | 0.85 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:48 | 0.30 | 0.75 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:44 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:26 | 0.10 | 0.59 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:54 | 0.08 | 0.45 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:16 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:05 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:42 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:47 | 0.38 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ersson | Philadelphia Flyers | 6 | 8 | 75.0% | -0.47 | L |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 6 | 60.0% | -0.70 | |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.91 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5–2 on Jan 14, 2026.
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.16 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 2.25 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Rasmus Dahlin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.45 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 20 of 22, worth 0.91 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5–2 on Jan 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 5, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Rasmus Dahlin led all skaters at 1.45, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.16 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.25, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 22 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 14. High-danger chances went 14 to 11.