Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres on Mar 25, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 4, Buffalo Sabres 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 3 |
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 | David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:56 | 0.46 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Zach Benson | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11:35 | 0.28 | 1.70 |
| 3rd | Jason Zucker | L | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15:58 | 2.05 | 1.45 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:07 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Fraser Minten, Marat Khusnutdinov | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:18 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Tage Thompson, Jack Quinn | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 09:45 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | David Pastrnak, Nikita Zadorov | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 05:21 | BUF | Zach Benson | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 05:54 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Tage Thompson | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 14:00 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | Jonathan Aspirot, Pavel Zacha | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:38 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.29 | 2.54 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.2% | 46.8% |
| Hits | 28 | 21 |
| Blocks | 19 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 21:56 | 0.46 | 2.08 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.14 | 1.33 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.13 | 1.15 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:32 | 0.23 | 0.96 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:58 | 0.08 | 0.92 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:45 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.21 | 0.61 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:32 | 0.01 | 0.45 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.03 | 0.22 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:45 | 0.26 | 0.21 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:58 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:10 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:41 | 0.28 | 0.02 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.12 | -0.16 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.02 | -0.46 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:15 | 0.06 | -0.78 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Benson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:35 | 0.28 | 1.70 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15:58 | 2.05 | 1.45 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:44 | 0.17 | 1.23 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:30 | 0.01 | 0.86 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.20 | 0.70 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.23 | 0.59 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:23 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:30 | 0.07 | 0.48 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:26 | 0.02 | 0.46 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:15 | 0.10 | 0.43 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.13 | 0.39 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.08 | -0.02 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:49 | 0.22 | -0.03 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.04 | -0.19 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.21 | -0.34 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:45 | 0.13 | -0.56 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 0.94 | W |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -1.73 | O |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4–3 on Mar 25, 2026, a one-goal game.
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.54 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.29 — Buffalo Sabres owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
David Pastrnak led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.08 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 22 of 25, worth 0.94 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4–3 on Mar 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, Buffalo Sabres 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — David Pastrnak led all skaters at 2.08, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.54 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.29, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 31 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 25. High-danger chances went 10 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 22 of 25 (0.94 goals saved above expected); Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 27 of 31 (-1.73 goals saved above expected).