Sabres 3, Kings 2 — October 31, 2026: recap and analysis
Final
3—2
Oct 31, 2026 · Crypto.com Arena
Final score: Buffalo Sabres 3, Los Angeles Kings 2. Sabres won with fewer expected goals, 2.12 to 3.31. PuckLab's first star: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (27/29 saves, .931 SV%, +0.7 GSAX). Pre-game PuckLab Edge: Sabres, 62% (won).
xG Flow
CUMULATIVEBUF xG
2.12
ACTUAL
3 — 2
LAK xG
3.31
Scoring Timeline
0.08
MED xG
1P 06:35Power Play
22
BUF 1 - 0 LAK
0.07
MED xG
2P 15:38Even Strength
72
BUF 2 - 0 LAK
0.16
HIGH xG
2P 17:24Power Play
90
BUF 2 - 1 LAK
0.16
HIGH xG
3P 01:29Even Strength
47
BUF 2 - 2 LAK
0.16
HIGH xG
3P 13:40Power Play72
BUF 3 - 2 LAK
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Team Stats
BUFLAK
31Shots29
2.12xGF3.31
40.05v5 CF%60.0
35.8FO%64.2
2/3PP1/5
15Hits28
30Blocks19
8Giveaways14
4Takeaways2
14PIM8
Period Breakdown
| Period | BUF SOG | LAK SOG | BUF xG | LAK xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | 6 | 0.66 | 0.56 |
| 2nd | 12 | 14 | 0.67 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | 7 | 9 | 0.79 | 1.26 |
| Total | 31 | 29 | 2.12 | 3.31 |