Utah Mammoth at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Buffalo Sabres on Oct 10, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 4, Buffalo Sabres 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Utah Mammoth score | 4 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 1 |
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 | John Marino | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.08 | 3.20 |
| 2nd | Kailer Yamamoto | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.51 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | Anders Lee | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:08 | 1.28 | 1.77 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:00 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Rasmus Dahlin | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:12 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | Barrett Hayton, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 15:23 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Logan Cooley, Clayton Keller | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:24 | UTA | Anders Lee | John Marino, Kailer Yamamoto | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 01:45 | UTA | John Marino | Barrett Hayton, Anders Lee | 4v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.11 | 3.19 |
| High-danger shots | 29 | 27 |
| Corsi % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Power play | 2/5 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Hits | 33 | 17 |
| Blocks | 23 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 1 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Marino | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.08 | 3.20 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.51 | 1.93 |
| Anders Lee | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:08 | 1.28 | 1.77 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.06 | 1.71 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:37 | 0.01 | 1.45 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:07 | 0.00 | 1.08 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:29 | 0.16 | 1.08 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:23 | 0.24 | 1.07 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:12 | 0.55 | 1.02 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.10 | 0.97 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:23 | 0.11 | 0.78 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.17 | 0.73 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.25 | 0.54 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:18 | 0.35 | 0.50 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Dmitri Simashev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:25 | 0.17 | 0.07 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.01 | 0.06 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:11 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:42 | 0.22 | 0.09 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:49 | 0.29 | -0.02 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19:56 | 0.42 | -0.03 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:43 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:32 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Justin Danforth | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:15 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:09 | 0.05 | -0.19 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:08 | 1.42 | -0.21 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:16 | 0.11 | -0.33 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.28 | -0.43 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:20 | 0.32 | -0.48 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:33 | 0.04 | -0.54 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:06 | 0.01 | -0.65 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:38 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.01 | -0.89 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.03 | -1.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 2.19 | W |
| Colten Ellis | Buffalo Sabres | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | 0.11 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4–1 on Oct 10, 2026.
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.19 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 4.11 — the run of play matched the result, with Utah Mammoth earning the better chances as well as the goals.
John Marino led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.2 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 23 of 24, worth 2.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Buffalo Sabres 4–1 on Oct 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 4, Buffalo Sabres 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — John Marino led all skaters at 3.2, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.19 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 4.11, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 30 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 24. High-danger chances went 29 to 27.