Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres on Feb 05, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Buffalo Sabres 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 5 |
| Buffalo Sabres 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 | Avery Hayes | R | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10:09 | 0.67 | 2.31 |
| 2nd | Ben Kindel | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17:27 | 1.03 | 1.70 |
| 3rd | Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.00 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:46 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Ryan McLeod, Bowen Byram | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:18 | PIT | Avery Hayes | Ilya Solovyov, Rutger McGroarty | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:47 | PIT | Avery Hayes | Anthony Mantha, Parker Wotherspoon | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 07:44 | PIT | Ben Kindel | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 01:55 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Jack Quinn, Rasmus Dahlin | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 15:33 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Yegor Chinakhov, Evgeni Malkin | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 19:46 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Connor Dewar | 6v4 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.05 | 3.47 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Hits | 20 | 16 |
| Blocks | 8 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Hayes | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10:09 | 0.67 | 2.31 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:27 | 1.03 | 1.70 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.00 | 1.34 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:19 | 0.01 | 1.31 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:01 | 0.13 | 1.10 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:47 | 0.06 | 0.97 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:37 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.30 | 0.78 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:19 | 0.33 | 0.73 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:08 | 0.30 | 0.72 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.18 | 0.60 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:59 | 0.63 | 0.48 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:07 | 0.05 | 0.36 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:31 | 0.05 | 0.29 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:11 | 0.16 | 0.19 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20:05 | 0.48 | 0.18 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.12 | -0.22 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Zucker | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:48 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:01 | 0.06 | 0.61 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 23:18 | 0.64 | 0.59 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:24 | 0.55 | 0.57 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:32 | 0.20 | 0.34 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:12 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:56 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.17 | 0.02 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:10 | 0.22 | -0.01 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:00 | 0.17 | -0.03 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:38 | 0.04 | -0.04 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:53 | 0.31 | -0.08 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.01 | -0.12 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:36 | 0.06 | -0.24 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:19 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Konsta Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:02 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:42 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:35 | 0.57 | -0.57 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 1.03 | W |
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -0.76 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5–2 on Feb 05, 2026.
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.47 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 5.05 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Avery Hayes led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.31 on 2 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 25 of 27, worth 1.03 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5–2 on Feb 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Buffalo Sabres 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Avery Hayes led all skaters at 2.31, on 2G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.47 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 5.05, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 32 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 27. High-danger chances went 9 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Arturs Silovs stopped 25 of 27 (1.03 goals saved above expected); Alex Lyon stopped 27 of 31 (-0.76 goals saved above expected).