Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan 19, 2026. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 1, Carolina Hurricanes 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes 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 | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.17 | 1.43 |
| 2nd | Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19:38 | 0.07 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 6 | 21:43 | 0.47 | 0.94 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:33 | BUF | Rasmus Dahlin | Jack Quinn, Jason Zucker | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:04 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Sebastian Aho, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 02:10 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho | 5v4 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.44 | 3.14 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 40.9% | 59.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Hits | 25 | 23 |
| Blocks | 12 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 7 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25:03 | 0.18 | 0.89 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.23 | 0.67 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.06 | 0.58 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:07 | 0.22 | 0.29 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.30 | 0.13 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.01 | -0.00 |
| Konsta Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.13 | -0.04 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:55 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22:47 | 0.73 | -0.16 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:04 | 0.01 | -0.24 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:30 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:33 | 0.21 | -0.38 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:41 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:00 | 0.05 | -0.42 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:01 | 0.15 | -0.44 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.17 | 1.43 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:38 | 0.07 | 1.33 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21:43 | 0.47 | 0.94 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:44 | 0.45 | 0.66 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:35 | 0.19 | 0.58 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:50 | 0.12 | 0.52 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.04 | 0.50 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:48 | 0.18 | 0.45 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.05 | 0.43 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.02 | 0.40 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:49 | 0.19 | 0.39 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:53 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:36 | 0.02 | 0.33 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.42 | 0.12 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:02 | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:45 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:53 | 0.43 | 0.01 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:57 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 27 | 29 | 92.9% | 0.90 | L |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 17 | 18 | 94.4% | 1.25 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2–1 on Jan 19, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.14 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 2.44 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.43 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 17 of 18, worth 1.25 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 2–1 on Jan 19, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 2, Buffalo Sabres 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters at 1.43, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.14 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 2.44, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 18 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 28. High-danger chances went 10 to 6.