Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Buffalo Sabres on Oct 21, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Buffalo Sabres 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
| 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 | Oliver Bonk | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19:34 | 0.01 | 1.67 |
| 2nd | Cole Knuble | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10:24 | 0.39 | 1.26 |
| 3rd | Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:47 | 0.42 | 1.03 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:49 | PHI | Cole Knuble | Oliver Bonk, Denver Barkey | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:17 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Matvei Michkov, Jamie Drysdale | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 19:25 | BUF | Jason Zucker | Jack Quinn, Noah Ostlund | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 03:03 | PHI | Cole Knuble | Oliver Bonk | 5v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.52 | 3.32 |
| High-danger shots | 28 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| Hits | 19 | 14 |
| Blocks | 13 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bonk | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:34 | 0.01 | 1.67 |
| Cole Knuble | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10:24 | 0.39 | 1.26 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:47 | 0.42 | 1.03 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:02 | 0.21 | 0.98 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:45 | 0.50 | 0.96 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:36 | 0.68 | 0.82 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:37 | 0.20 | 0.79 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:32 | 0.07 | 0.65 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:19 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Hunter McDonald | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:20 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:19 | 0.12 | 0.31 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.10 | 0.18 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:59 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Jacob Gaucher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:55 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:38 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:39 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Zucker | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:16 | 0.38 | 0.48 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:45 | 0.66 | 0.42 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:32 | 0.28 | 0.32 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:43 | 0.16 | 0.30 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Konsta Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:07 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:41 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:05 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:21 | 0.20 | 0.09 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:43 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:40 | 0.29 | 0.07 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:07 | 0.06 | -0.06 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:50 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26:27 | 0.42 | -0.40 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:07 | 0.21 | -0.43 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.12 | -0.43 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:51 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:12 | 0.08 | -0.66 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 2.32 | W |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | 0.52 | L |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3–1 on Oct 21, 2026.
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.32 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.52 — the run of play matched the result, with Philadelphia Flyers earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Oliver Bonk led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.67 on 2 assists.
Dan Vladar stopped 27 of 28, worth 2.32 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3–1 on Oct 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 3, Buffalo Sabres 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Oliver Bonk led all skaters at 1.67, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.32 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.52, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 26 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 28. High-danger chances went 28 to 19.