Sabres 5, Penguins 1 — Mar 5, 2026

BUFSabres

5–1

FINAL

PITPenguins

Shots26BUF

Shots28PIT

Model stars

1NorrisBUFA+2DoanBUFA+3LuukkonenBUFA+

Mar 5, 2026 · PPG Paints Arena

Goal horn off

BUFSabres

5–1

FINAL P3

PITPenguins

Shots

BUF26

Model stars

1NorrisBUFA+2DoanBUFA+3LuukkonenBUFA+

Shots

PIT28

Mar 5, 2026 · PPG Paints Arena

Goal horn off

Situation:

BUF60.7%PIT39.3%

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

BUF dominated

BUF created 1.77 more power-play xG.

BUF

2.64xGPIT

0.87xG

01.53

Goaltending Edge

BUF dominated

BUF gained the goalie advantage.

BUF

+2.1GSAxPIT

-0.0GSAx

−40+4

Finishing Luck

BUF finished above expected

BUF are benefiting more from finishing luck.

BUF

+0.27G−xGPIT

-2.07G−xG

−40+4

Even-strength edge

≈ roughly even

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special teams edge

BUF dominated

BUF

2.64xGPIT

0.87xG

01.53

Goaltending edge

BUF dominated

BUF

+2.1GSAxPIT

-0.0GSAx

−40+4

Finishing luck

BUF finished above expected

BUF

+0.27G−xGPIT

-2.07G−xG

−40+4

All situations

BUF

PIT

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Chances:

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Win probability

Team:

BUF

100.0% WP

0.0% WP

PIT

Scrub game time · 60:00

PIT 1-5 BUF

End of Game

60:00

5v5

BUF

100.0%

PIT

0.0%

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 15:55 P2 to 14:25 P2, while BUF's best response came from 3:15 P3 to 1:45 P3.

PIT pressureBUF pressureGoalPower play

Scrub game time · 0:00 P3

0:00 P3≈ roughly even

PIT

Pressure

0.61

1 shot · 0.03 xG

BUF

Pressure

1.47

2 shots · 0.15 xG

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

1.8xG1.1

1.9xG2.1

3.0xG1.5

BUF at PIT

Game ControlChance share: BUF 60.7%, PIT 39.3%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: Josh Norris (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