Buffalo Sabres at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov 12, 2026. Final score: Buffalo Sabres 2, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 2 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game GAR and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game GAR
Ranked by Game GAR: Goals above replacement in this game. A season of games adds up to season GAR. Skaters only; goalies are listed under Goaltending.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Frank Nazar | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 18:48 | 0.42 | +0.43 |
| 2nd | Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19:42 | 0.00 | +0.38 |
| 3rd | Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:26 | 0.15 | +0.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Buffalo Sabres–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:00 | BUF | Owen Power | Josh Norris, Jack Quinn | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:22 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Connor Bedard, Roman Kantserov | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 15:46 | BUF | Tage Thompson | Jack Quinn, Rasmus Dahlin | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 08:22 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Sam Rinzel, Oliver Moore | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 03:12 | CHI | Ryan Donato | Anton Frondell, Sam Rinzel | 3v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Buffalo Sabres | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.26 | 2.13 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.4% | 53.6% |
| Hits | 21 | 19 |
| Blocks | 9 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:42 | 0.00 | +0.38 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:21 | 0.43 | +0.22 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:22 | 0.07 | +0.19 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.29 | +0.19 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:38 | 0.08 | +0.18 |
| Owen Power | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:26 | 0.10 | +0.16 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.69 | +0.10 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.02 | +0.02 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.16 | +0.01 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:40 | 0.00 | −0.01 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.03 | −0.01 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:07 | 0.05 | −0.02 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:38 | 0.04 | −0.03 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.01 | −0.07 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.24 | −0.09 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.00 | −0.10 |
| Jiri Kulich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.06 | −0.19 |
| Noah Ostlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.00 | −0.28 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Nazar | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18:48 | 0.42 | +0.43 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:26 | 0.15 | +0.23 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:08 | 0.11 | +0.14 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:18 | 0.20 | +0.12 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:45 | 0.05 | +0.11 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.06 | +0.10 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:39 | 0.61 | +0.07 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:28 | 0.06 | +0.06 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.00 | +0.06 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:26 | 0.03 | +0.05 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:10 | 0.12 | +0.01 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:21 | 0.23 | +0.01 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:53 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:03 | 0.02 | −0.05 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.04 | −0.10 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:45 | 0.01 | −0.16 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.00 | −0.16 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Lyon | Buffalo Sabres | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.87 | O | −0.70 |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.26 | W | +0.44 |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3–2 on Nov 12, 2026, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.13 expected goals to Buffalo Sabres's 2.26 — Buffalo Sabres owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks 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.
Frank Nazar led all skaters with a Game GAR of +0.43 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Buffalo Sabres 3–2 on Nov 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 3, Buffalo Sabres 2.
Who was the best skater in this game?
By Game GAR, goals above replacement in this game, Frank Nazar led all skaters at +0.43, on 2 G, 0 A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.13 expected goals and Buffalo Sabres generated 2.26, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Buffalo Sabres put 23 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 25. High-danger chances went 19 to 16.