Buffalo Sabres at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Anaheim Ducks on Oct 29, 2026. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 7, Anaheim Ducks 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 7 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 6 |
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 | Tage Thompson | C | 3 | 2 | 4 | 17:49 | 0.54 | 3.54 |
| 2nd | Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 4 | 26:00 | 0.24 | 2.79 |
| 3rd | Zach Benson | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:30 | 0.35 | 2.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:57 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Jackson LaCombe, Leo Carlsson | 5v3 | 0–1 |
| 1st 02:54 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 10:03 | BUF | Tyson Kozak | Sam Carrick, Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 10:38 | ANA | Roger McQueen | Sam Colangelo, Nick Jensen | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 1st 11:39 | BUF | Noah Ostlund | Zach Benson, Tage Thompson | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 1st 15:32 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Zach Benson, Peyton Krebs | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 18:36 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Peyton Krebs | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 2nd 18:51 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Rasmus Dahlin, Peyton Krebs | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 01:57 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin | 4v5 | 6–3 |
| 3rd 06:37 | BUF | Zach Benson | Olen Zellweger | 5v5 | 7–3 |
| 3rd 07:26 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Jackson LaCombe, Leo Carlsson | 5v4 | 7–4 |
| 3rd 18:52 | ANA | Tristan Luneau | Judd Caulfield | 6v5 | 7–5 |
| 3rd 19:29 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | — | 6v5 | 7–6 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.34 | 3.76 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 48.7% | 51.3% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 3/4 |
| Faceoff % | 40.3% | 59.7% |
| Hits | 27 | 27 |
| Blocks | 9 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | C | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17:49 | 0.54 | 3.54 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 26:00 | 0.24 | 2.79 |
| Zach Benson | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 19:30 | 0.35 | 2.23 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.01 | 2.00 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:04 | 0.01 | 1.49 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:27 | 0.10 | 1.33 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | 1.16 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.10 | 1.11 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:14 | 0.01 | 0.88 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:28 | 1.89 | 0.85 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.16 | 0.79 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:26 | 0.38 | 0.72 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:55 | 0.07 | 0.65 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:00 | 0.46 | 0.13 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:35 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:13 | 0.37 | 1.68 |
| Tristan Luneau | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:57 | 0.23 | 1.58 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 22:18 | 1.05 | 1.51 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 22:09 | 0.74 | 1.37 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.25 | 0.90 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 29:36 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Judd Caulfield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.02 | 0.48 |
| Roger McQueen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:44 | 0.20 | 0.46 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:48 | 0.20 | 0.38 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.01 | 0.28 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Sam Colangelo | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:06 | 0.09 | -0.10 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:33 | 0.17 | -0.13 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:09 | 0.20 | -0.39 |
| Travis Mitchell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:33 | 0.20 | -0.56 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.02 | -0.77 |
| Noah Warren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:45 | 0.00 | -1.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colten Ellis | Buffalo Sabres | 29 | 35 | 82.9% | -2.24 | W |
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 24 | 31 | 77.4% | -3.49 | L |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Anaheim Ducks 7–6 on Oct 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.76 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 4.34 — Buffalo Sabres edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Tage Thompson led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.54 on 3 goals, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Colten Ellis stopped 29 of 35, worth -2.24 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Anaheim Ducks 7–6 on Oct 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 7, Anaheim Ducks 6.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tage Thompson led all skaters at 3.54, on 3G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.76 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 4.34, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 31 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 35. High-danger chances went 22 to 22.