Sabres 2, Stars 4 — Dec 31, 2024

BUFSabres

2–4

FINAL

DALStars

Shots23BUF

Shots33DAL

Model stars

1LaffertyBUFA+2JohnstonDALA+3BennDALA+

Dec 31, 2024 · American Airlines Center

Goal horn off

BUFSabres

2–4

FINAL P3

DALStars

Shots

BUF23

Model stars

1LaffertyBUFA+2JohnstonDALA+3BennDALA+

Shots

DAL33

Dec 31, 2024 · American Airlines Center

Goal horn off

Situation:

BUF34.7%DAL65.3%

Includes power plays, overtime and empty-net play. Chance share is not win probability.

Even-Strength Edge

≈ roughly even

Unavailable in this filter.

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special Teams Edge

DAL had the edge

DAL created 0.71 more power-play xG.

BUF

0.00xGDAL

0.71xG

01.252.5

Goaltending Edge

Both above expected · BUF better

BUF gained the goalie advantage.

BUF

+0.8GSAxDAL

+0.6GSAx

−40+4

Finishing Luck

Both below expected · BUF closer

BUF are benefiting more from finishing luck.

BUF

-0.62G−xGDAL

-0.94G−xG

−40+4

Even-strength edge

≈ roughly even

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special teams edge

DAL had the edge

BUF

0.00xGDAL

0.71xG

01.252.5

Goaltending edge

Both above expected · BUF better

BUF

+0.8GSAxDAL

+0.6GSAx

−40+4

Finishing luck

Both below expected · BUF closer

BUF

-0.62G−xGDAL

-0.94G−xG

−40+4

All situations

BUF

DAL

Period:

Chances:

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Win probability

Team:

BUF

0.0% WP

100.0% WP

DAL

Scrub game time · 60:00

DAL 4-2 BUF

End of Game

60:00

5v6 · EN

BUF

0.0%

DAL

100.0%

Event impact

Unavailable for this event

BUF have the extra attacker at 5v6.

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Game flow pressure

Attacking pressure over time based on shots and chance quality.

BUF had the longest sustained stretch from 9:40 P2 to 8:20 P2, while DAL's best response came from 2:05 P3 to 0:45 P3.

DAL pressureBUF pressureGoalPower play

Scrub game time · 0:00 P3

0:00 P3BUF had the edge

DAL

Pressure

0.00

0 shots · 0.00 xG

BUF

Pressure

2.03

4 shots · 0.21 xG

High-danger chances: DAL 0 · BUF 0. Tap or drag across the chart, or use the time slider.

0.9xG2.0

1.7xG1.6

1.1xG4.3

BUF at DAL

Game ControlChance share: BUF 34.7%, DAL 65.3%Collapse

Shot qualityExplore shot locations and the quality of each scoring chance.Collapse

Game storyFollow win probability and attacking pressure as the game unfolds.Collapse

Win probability

Goaltender duelBoth starters on results, workload and the quality of shots they facedCollapse

PlayersTop game grade: Sam Lafferty (BUF), A+Collapse

LinesFive-on-five forward lines, defensive pairings, and matchupsExplore

Event timelineEvery goal, penalty and shot in orderExplore

Box scoreOfficial team, skater, and goalie stats.Explore

Game summary

Game flow pressure