Vegas Golden Knights at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Buffalo Sabres on Nov 08, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 4, Buffalo Sabres 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 08, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 4 |
| 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 | Tomas Hertl | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 14:18 | 0.56 | 2.21 |
| 2nd | Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14:45 | 0.00 | 2.07 |
| 3rd | Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:35 | 0.41 | 1.91 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 12:17 | VGK | Mitch Marner | — | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 13:43 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 04:26 | BUF | Beck Malenstyn | Tyson Kozak, Mattias Samuelsson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 05:43 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 10:00 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Ivan Barbashev, Shea Theodore | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.65 | 3.62 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 33 |
| Corsi % | 39.5% | 60.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| Hits | 20 | 10 |
| Blocks | 23 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 14:18 | 0.56 | 2.21 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:45 | 0.00 | 2.07 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:35 | 0.41 | 1.91 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:18 | 0.15 | 1.82 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:08 | 0.05 | 0.94 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:52 | 0.44 | 0.60 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:22 | 0.04 | 0.35 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:27 | 0.49 | 0.27 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:54 | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.09 | -0.13 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:51 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.03 | -0.33 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.05 | -0.37 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.06 | -0.39 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:41 | 0.00 | -0.87 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:03 | 0.00 | -1.07 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.39 | 1.21 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:33 | 0.01 | 1.09 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:05 | 0.11 | 1.08 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:46 | 0.07 | 0.72 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:23 | 0.20 | 0.46 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:50 | 0.40 | 0.41 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:52 | 0.27 | 0.08 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:35 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:04 | 0.20 | 0.02 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:12 | 0.35 | -0.01 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.43 | -0.03 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.18 | -0.08 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:23 | 0.60 | -0.32 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:04 | 0.08 | -0.36 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.19 | -0.48 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.09 | -1.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 2.62 | W |
| Colten Ellis | Buffalo Sabres | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -1.35 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4–1 on Nov 08, 2026.
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.62 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 2.65 — Buffalo Sabres owned the better of the chances but Vegas Golden Knights took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Tomas Hertl led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.21 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Adin Hill stopped 28 of 29, worth 2.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Buffalo Sabres 4–1 on Nov 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 4, Buffalo Sabres 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tomas Hertl led all skaters at 2.21, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 3.62 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.65, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 26 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 29. High-danger chances went 18 to 33.