Buffalo Sabres at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Anaheim Ducks on Mar 22, 2026. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 5, Anaheim Ducks 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 5 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Jackson LaCombe | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:56 | 0.09 | 1.96 |
| 2nd | Troy Terry | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18:09 | 0.36 | 1.94 |
| 3rd | Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:40 | 0.43 | 1.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:36 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Owen Power | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:27 | ANA | Chris Kreider | Leo Carlsson | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 12:23 | ANA | Jackson LaCombe | Mason McTavish, Beckett Sennecke | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 1st 17:14 | BUF | Josh Doan | Noah Ostlund, Bowen Byram | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 02:35 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 15:40 | ANA | Troy Terry | Tim Washe, Olen Zellweger | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 04:40 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Rasmus Dahlin, Zach Benson | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 10:05 | BUF | Owen Power | Ryan McLeod | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 11:37 | BUF | Zach Benson | Rasmus Dahlin, Beck Malenstyn | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 18:16 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Chris Kreider, Leo Carlsson | 6v4 | 5–5 |
| OT 01:29 | ANA | Troy Terry | — | 3v3 | 5–6 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.28 | 4.20 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 51.6% | 48.4% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 3/4 |
| Faceoff % | 60.3% | 39.7% |
| Hits | 12 | 23 |
| Blocks | 8 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 9 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Benson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:07 | 0.58 | 1.74 |
| Owen Power | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21:01 | 0.02 | 1.40 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:42 | 0.11 | 1.26 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10:33 | 0.33 | 1.11 |
| Josh Doan | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.13 | 1.00 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 25:18 | 0.25 | 0.97 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.10 | 0.89 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.18 | 0.50 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:01 | 0.10 | 0.46 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:31 | 0.31 | 0.44 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.32 | 0.39 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.08 | 0.36 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:20 | 0.16 | 0.13 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:44 | 0.13 | -0.19 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:02 | 0.11 | -0.24 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:56 | 0.09 | 1.96 |
| Troy Terry | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:09 | 0.36 | 1.94 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:40 | 0.43 | 1.90 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:18 | 0.05 | 1.84 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:00 | 0.41 | 1.73 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:14 | 0.27 | 1.30 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:31 | 0.52 | 1.18 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.14 | 0.93 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.36 | 0.88 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:36 | 0.38 | 0.40 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:20 | 0.11 | 0.39 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:03 | 0.19 | 0.07 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:45 | 0.06 | -0.26 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:54 | 0.32 | -0.27 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:23 | 0.01 | -0.33 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:22 | 0.07 | -0.49 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.01 | -0.72 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:50 | 0.04 | -1.03 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 27 | 33 | 81.8% | -2.18 | O |
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 24 | 29 | 82.8% | -1.91 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6–5 on Mar 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.2 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 3.28 — Anaheim Ducks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jackson LaCombe led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.96 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Ville Husso stopped 24 of 29, worth -1.91 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Buffalo Sabres 6–5 on Mar 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 6, Buffalo Sabres 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jackson LaCombe led all skaters at 1.96, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.2 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 3.28, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 29 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 33. High-danger chances went 15 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Alex Lyon stopped 27 of 33 (-2.18 goals saved above expected); Ville Husso stopped 24 of 29 (-1.91 goals saved above expected).