Minnesota Wild at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Buffalo Sabres on Oct 06, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 2, Buffalo Sabres 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 06, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
| 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 | Owen Power | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 29:04 | 0.26 | 2.26 |
| 2nd | Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 9 | 20:23 | 1.13 | 2.03 |
| 3rd | Jiri Kulich | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.34 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 13:53 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Jared Spurgeon, Blake Coleman | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 15:38 | MIN | Max Shabanov | Quinn Hughes, Michael McCarron | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 03:55 | BUF | Noah Ostlund | Owen Power, Rasmus Dahlin | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 09:38 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Peyton Krebs | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 04:22 | BUF | Owen Power | Jiri Kulich, Tage Thompson | 3v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 0 | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) | — | — |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 28 |
| Corsi % | — | — |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | — | — |
| Hits | — | — |
| Blocks | — | — |
| Giveaways | 0 | 0 |
| Takeaways | 0 | 0 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Shabanov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:30 | 0.22 | 1.04 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.12 | 1.01 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:49 | 0.03 | 0.92 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.12 | 0.92 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29:30 | 0.16 | 0.59 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:26 | 0.12 | 0.37 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 23:24 | 0.45 | 0.33 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:29 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:34 | 0.28 | -0.21 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:58 | 0.12 | -0.22 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:18 | 0.00 | -0.70 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.00 | -0.82 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:08 | 0.02 | -1.03 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Power | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 29:04 | 0.26 | 2.26 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 20:23 | 1.13 | 2.03 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.34 | 1.49 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.14 | 1.22 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:41 | 0.09 | 1.11 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:19 | 0.07 | 0.83 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:39 | 0.40 | 0.76 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:05 | 0.01 | 0.41 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29:15 | 0.05 | 0.35 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.30 | 0.24 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:28 | 0.08 | 0.16 |
| Konsta Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:01 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Justin Danforth | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:17 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:45 | 0.18 | -0.02 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:41 | 0.71 | -0.05 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:15 | 0.09 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | 0.84 | O |
| Colten Ellis | Buffalo Sabres | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | -0.38 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Minnesota Wild 3–2 on Oct 06, 2026, a one-goal game.
Owen Power led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.26 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 25 of 28, worth 0.84 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Minnesota Wild 3–2 on Oct 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 3, Minnesota Wild 2.
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 2.26, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 0 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 0. High-danger chances went 17 to 28.