Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Buffalo Sabres on Nov 04, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 2, Buffalo Sabres 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 04, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Ottawa Senators score | 2 |
| 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 | Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:18 | 0.02 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21:41 | 0.26 | 1.15 |
| 3rd | Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23:03 | 0.16 | 1.01 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 14:00 | BUF | Peyton Krebs | Tage Thompson, Zach Benson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 11:33 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Philip Tomasino, Thomas Chabot | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 16:51 | OTT | Michael Amadio | Tim Stützle, Fabian Zetterlund | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.83 | 1.95 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 69.8% | 30.2% |
| Hits | 23 | 24 |
| Blocks | 16 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:18 | 0.02 | 1.59 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:41 | 0.26 | 1.15 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:03 | 0.16 | 1.01 |
| Philip Tomasino | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:44 | 0.45 | 0.99 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:57 | 0.01 | 0.86 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.51 | 0.77 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.34 | 0.77 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:32 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.23 | 0.55 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:58 | 0.02 | 0.49 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.05 | 0.45 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:54 | 0.10 | 0.35 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:11 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:17 | 0.33 | 0.26 |
| Hayden Hodgson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:47 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:19 | 0.25 | 0.06 |
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.08 | -0.38 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.00 | -0.66 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Krebs | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.17 | 0.43 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.28 | 0.43 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:45 | 0.54 | 0.38 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:34 | 0.05 | 0.34 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:27 | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:16 | 0.24 | 0.23 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:40 | 0.11 | 0.03 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.07 | -0.08 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:05 | 0.01 | -0.12 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:41 | 0.13 | -0.13 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:09 | 0.03 | -0.13 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:27 | 0.01 | -0.18 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:16 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:48 | 0.05 | -0.20 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:23 | 0.01 | -0.55 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:57 | 0.00 | -0.70 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ersson | Ottawa Senators | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 0.95 | W |
| Colten Ellis | Buffalo Sabres | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 0.83 | L |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2–1 on Nov 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
Buffalo Sabres generated 1.95 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.83 — Ottawa Senators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Thomas Chabot led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Samuel Ersson stopped 23 of 24, worth 0.95 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Buffalo Sabres 2–1 on Nov 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 2, Buffalo Sabres 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Thomas Chabot led all skaters at 1.59, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 1.95 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.83, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 30 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 24. High-danger chances went 22 to 25.