Sabres 1, Blue Jackets 5 — Jan 3, 2026

BUFSabres

1–5

FINAL

CBJBlue Jackets

Shots33BUF

Shots35CBJ

Model stars

1SeversonCBJA+2ByramBUFA+3VoronkovCBJA+

Jan 3, 2026 · Nationwide Arena

Goal horn off

BUFSabres

1–5

FINAL P3

CBJBlue Jackets

Shots

BUF33

Model stars

1SeversonCBJA+2ByramBUFA+3VoronkovCBJA+

Shots

CBJ35

Jan 3, 2026 · Nationwide Arena

Goal horn off

Situation:

BUF53.4%CBJ46.6%

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

BUF dominated

BUF created 1.68 more power-play xG.

BUF

2.06xGCBJ

0.38xG

01.53

Goaltending Edge

CBJ above expected

CBJ gained the goalie advantage.

BUF

-0.5GSAxCBJ

+3.9GSAx

−40+4

Finishing Luck

CBJ finished above expected

CBJ are benefiting more from finishing luck.

BUF

-3.85G−xGCBJ

+0.77G−xG

−40+4

Even-strength edge

≈ roughly even

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special teams edge

BUF dominated

BUF

2.06xGCBJ

0.38xG

01.53

Goaltending edge

CBJ above expected

BUF

-0.5GSAxCBJ

+3.9GSAx

−40+4

Finishing luck

CBJ finished above expected

BUF

-3.85G−xGCBJ

+0.77G−xG

−40+4

All situations

BUF

CBJ

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Chances:

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Win probability

Team:

BUF

0.0% WP

100.0% WP

CBJ

Scrub game time · 60:00

CBJ 5-1 BUF

End of Game

60:00

5v5

BUF

0.0%

CBJ

100.0%

Event impact

Unavailable for this event

WP reflects the current game state at 5v5.

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Game flow pressure

Attacking pressure over time based on shots and chance quality.

BUF had the longest sustained stretch from 4:55 P1 to 3:05 P1, while BUF's best response came from 0:50 P2 to 19:10 P3.

CBJ pressureBUF pressureGoalPower play

Scrub game time · 0:00 P3

0:00 P3BUF had the edge

CBJ

Pressure

0.55

2 shots · 0.06 xG

BUF

Pressure

2.20

3 shots · 0.36 xG

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

2.6xG1.6

1.7xG2.1

1.8xG2.1

BUF at CBJ

Game ControlChance share: BUF 53.4%, CBJ 46.6%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: Damon Severson (CBJ), 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