Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Buffalo Sabres on Oct 03, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Buffalo Sabres 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 03, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 4 |
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 | Owen Power | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:58 | 0.09 | 2.28 |
| 2nd | Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:41 | 0.42 | 1.77 |
| 3rd | Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.12 | 1.26 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:59 | CHI | Ryan Donato | Alex Vlasic, Nick Lardis | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:24 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Anton Frondell, Teuvo Teravainen | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 16:24 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Zach Metsa | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:41 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Louis Crevier, Josh Norris | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 18:18 | CHI | Oliver Moore | Anton Frondell, Alex Vlasic | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 06:10 | BUF | Rasmus Dahlin | Peyton Krebs, Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 13:20 | BUF | Jiri Kulich | Owen Power, Tage Thompson | 4v4 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 15 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.75 | 4.05 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 37.2% | 62.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Hits | 18 | 29 |
| Blocks | 11 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.11 | 1.13 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:33 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:25 | 0.13 | 0.57 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:30 | 0.13 | 0.42 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:41 | 0.05 | 0.41 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:58 | 0.08 | 0.38 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.07 | 0.36 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.26 | 0.09 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:48 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.70 | 0.00 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.02 | -0.03 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:40 | 0.15 | -0.06 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:58 | 0.35 | -0.09 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.03 | -0.13 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:01 | 0.40 | -0.14 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:21 | 0.05 | -0.67 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:58 | 0.09 | 2.28 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:41 | 0.42 | 1.77 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.12 | 1.26 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.33 | 1.19 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.19 | 1.04 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:07 | 0.78 | 1.02 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25:23 | 0.24 | 0.75 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:42 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Konsta Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:39 | 0.53 | 0.56 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.43 | 0.47 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:02 | 0.27 | 0.46 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.06 | 0.44 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:09 | 0.01 | 0.36 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.21 | 0.20 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:11 | 0.04 | 0.09 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:33 | 0.29 | -0.01 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:31 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:20 | 0.05 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | 0.05 | L |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 12 | 15 | 80.0% | -0.25 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Oct 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Buffalo Sabres generated 4.05 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.75 — Buffalo Sabres edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Owen Power led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.28 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Oct 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Owen Power led all skaters at 2.28, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 4.05 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.75, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 15 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 28. High-danger chances went 11 to 25.