Buffalo Sabres at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Los Angeles Kings on Oct 31, 2026. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 3, Los Angeles Kings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 3 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 2 |
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 | Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:31 | 0.10 | 1.72 |
| 2nd | Corey Perry | R | 1 | 0 | 9 | 19:42 | 0.89 | 1.40 |
| 3rd | Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:30 | 0.05 | 1.18 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:35 | BUF | Jack Quinn | Zach Benson, Rasmus Dahlin | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 15:38 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Zach Benson, Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 17:24 | LAK | Corey Perry | Trevor Moore, Brandt Clarke | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 01:29 | LAK | Andre Lee | Scott Laughton, Joel Armia | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 13:40 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Jack Quinn, Rasmus Dahlin | 4v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.56 | 3.00 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 35 |
| Corsi % | 43.4% | 56.6% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 35.9% | 64.2% |
| Hits | 15 | 28 |
| Blocks | 30 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 2 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Quinn | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:31 | 0.10 | 1.72 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23:20 | 0.20 | 0.99 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23:21 | 0.14 | 0.88 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 20:09 | 0.74 | 0.79 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:59 | 0.03 | 0.66 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7:37 | 0.12 | 0.55 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:22 | 0.10 | 0.38 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:14 | 0.15 | 0.23 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:26 | 0.01 | 0.14 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:12 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:51 | 0.01 | 0.09 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:47 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:22 | 0.04 | -0.50 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.50 | -0.57 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Perry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 19:42 | 0.89 | 1.40 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:30 | 0.05 | 1.18 |
| Andre Lee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:32 | 0.42 | 0.96 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:40 | 0.06 | 0.91 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:05 | 0.00 | 0.90 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.31 | 0.82 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:05 | 0.00 | 0.82 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:15 | 0.01 | 0.71 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:11 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:13 | 0.49 | 0.19 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:44 | 0.17 | 0.14 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.03 | 0.13 |
| Erik Gustafsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.01 | -0.03 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:11 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Martin Chromiak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.42 | -0.21 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:41 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:50 | 0.11 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.00 | W |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | -0.94 | L |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Oct 31, 2026, a one-goal game.
Los Angeles Kings generated 3.0 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 2.56 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Buffalo Sabres took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jack Quinn led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.72 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 27 of 29, worth 1.0 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Oct 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 3, Los Angeles Kings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Quinn led all skaters at 1.72, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 3.0 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 2.56, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 31 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 29. High-danger chances went 20 to 35.