Buffalo Sabres at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the San Jose Sharks on Oct 27, 2026. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 2, San Jose Sharks 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 2 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 0 |
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 | 2 | 1 | 24:49 | 0.06 | 2.05 |
| 2nd | Olen Zellweger | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22:01 | 0.11 | 1.62 |
| 3rd | Zach Benson | L | 1 | 0 | 5 | 17:52 | 1.42 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 00:50 | BUF | Olen Zellweger | Konsta Helenius, Owen Power | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 19:05 | BUF | Zach Benson | Tage Thompson, Owen Power | 6v5 EN | 2–0 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 41 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.29 | 2.36 |
| High-danger shots | 32 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 51.5% | 48.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Hits | 16 | 35 |
| Blocks | 20 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 6 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 8 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24:49 | 0.06 | 2.05 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:01 | 0.11 | 1.62 |
| Zach Benson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:52 | 1.42 | 1.29 |
| Konsta Helenius | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.01 | 1.20 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 17:10 | 0.40 | 1.19 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:02 | 0.19 | 0.70 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:19 | 0.32 | 0.62 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12:04 | 0.80 | 0.50 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:19 | 0.09 | 0.47 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:19 | 0.03 | 0.36 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:05 | 0.36 | 0.24 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:37 | 0.01 | 0.14 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:14 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:55 | 0.11 | -0.06 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:28 | 0.34 | -0.07 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.03 | -0.14 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:11 | 0.01 | -0.18 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:25 | 0.50 | 0.55 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:22 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:02 | 0.13 | 0.26 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:59 | 0.44 | 0.23 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.14 | 0.04 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:50 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.25 | -0.12 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:54 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:39 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.23 | -0.37 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.06 | -0.39 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:21 | 0.20 | -0.53 |
| Luca Cagnoni | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.02 | -0.63 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.01 | -0.83 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colten Ellis | Buffalo Sabres | 23 | 23 | 100.0% | 2.36 | W |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 39 | 40 | 97.5% | 2.38 | L |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the San Jose Sharks 2–0 on Oct 27, 2026.
San Jose Sharks generated 2.36 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 4.29 — the run of play matched the result, with Buffalo Sabres earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Owen Power led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.05 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 39 of 40, worth 2.38 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks 2–0 on Oct 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 2, San Jose Sharks 0.
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 2.05, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 2.36 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 4.29, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 41 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 23. High-danger chances went 32 to 16.