San Jose Sharks at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Buffalo Sabres on Mar 10, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 3, Buffalo Sabres 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 6 |
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 | Jack Quinn | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15:09 | 0.51 | 3.71 |
| 2nd | Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.09 | 2.57 |
| 3rd | Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 3 | 2 | 20:07 | 0.05 | 2.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:12 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Jason Zucker, Ryan McLeod | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 05:39 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 12:54 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Will Smith | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:59 | BUF | Beck Malenstyn | Peyton Krebs, Rasmus Dahlin | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 08:51 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Jack Quinn, Owen Power | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 19:29 | SJS | Kiefer Sherwood | Mario Ferraro, Alexander Wennberg | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 00:42 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Ryan McLeod, Rasmus Dahlin | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 06:56 | SJS | Alexander Wennberg | Tyler Toffoli | 4v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 17:14 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Ryan McLeod | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.38 | 3.54 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 23 | 21 |
| Blocks | 16 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:38 | 0.53 | 0.72 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:12 | 0.39 | 0.51 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.06 | 0.33 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.01 | 0.32 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:25 | 0.21 | 0.24 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:46 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:29 | 0.19 | 0.09 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:31 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:49 | 0.08 | -0.09 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:01 | 0.15 | -0.13 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:55 | 0.01 | -0.18 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.06 | -0.18 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:03 | 0.03 | -0.36 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.26 | -0.63 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | -0.76 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:59 | 0.08 | -0.90 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:09 | 0.19 | -1.71 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:56 | 0.02 | -1.71 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Quinn | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15:09 | 0.51 | 3.71 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.09 | 2.57 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20:07 | 0.05 | 2.39 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:56 | 0.69 | 2.19 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:49 | 0.17 | 1.93 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:31 | 0.25 | 1.89 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:40 | 0.00 | 1.76 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:25 | 0.00 | 1.61 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:58 | 0.09 | 1.36 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.26 | 1.20 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:33 | 0.14 | 0.79 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.47 | 0.52 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.04 | 0.46 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:29 | 0.36 | 0.34 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.35 | 0.23 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.35 | 0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 20 | 25 | 80.0% | -1.48 | L |
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -0.93 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the San Jose Sharks 6–3 on Mar 10, 2026.
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.54 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 2.38 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jack Quinn led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.71 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Alex Lyon stopped 17 of 20, worth -0.93 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks 6–3 on Mar 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 6, San Jose Sharks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Quinn led all skaters at 3.71, on 3G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.54 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 2.38, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 20 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 26. High-danger chances went 16 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 20 of 25 (-1.48 goals saved above expected); Alex Lyon stopped 17 of 20 (-0.93 goals saved above expected).