Sabres 2, Golden Knights 0 — Mar 17, 2026

BUFSabres

2–0

FINAL

VGKGolden Knights

Shots25BUF

Shots29VGK

Model stars

1LuukkonenBUFA+2NorrisBUFA+3DoanBUFA+

Mar 17, 2026 · T-Mobile Arena

Goal horn off

BUFSabres

2–0

FINAL P3

VGKGolden Knights

Shots

BUF25

Model stars

1LuukkonenBUFA+2NorrisBUFA+3DoanBUFA+

Shots

VGK29

Mar 17, 2026 · T-Mobile Arena

Goal horn off

Situation:

BUF49.2%VGK50.8%

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

≈ roughly even

Power-play chance quality was roughly even.

BUF

0.54xGVGK

0.70xG

01.252.5

Goaltending Edge

Both above expected · BUF better

BUF gained the goalie advantage.

BUF

+3.0GSAxVGK

+1.2GSAx

−40+4

Finishing Luck

Both below expected · BUF closer

BUF are benefiting more from finishing luck.

BUF

-0.91G−xGVGK

-3.00G−xG

−40+4

Even-strength edge

≈ roughly even

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special teams edge

≈ roughly even

BUF

0.54xGVGK

0.70xG

01.252.5

Goaltending edge

Both above expected · BUF better

BUF

+3.0GSAxVGK

+1.2GSAx

−40+4

Finishing luck

Both below expected · BUF closer

BUF

-0.91G−xGVGK

-3.00G−xG

−40+4

All situations

BUF

VGK

Period:

Chances:

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Win probability

Team:

BUF

100.0% WP

0.0% WP

VGK

Scrub game time · 60:00

VGK 0-2 BUF

End of Game

60:00

5v5

BUF

100.0%

VGK

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 1:00 P3 to 0:00 P3, while VGK's best response came from 11:30 P2 to 10:40 P2.

VGK pressureBUF pressureGoalPower play

Scrub game time · 0:00 P3

0:00 P3BUF dominated

VGK

Pressure

0.82

1 shot · 0.11 xG

BUF

Pressure

5.82

2 shots · 1.01 xG

High-danger chances: VGK 0 · BUF 2. Tap or drag across the chart, or use the time slider.

1.2xG1.3

1.2xG1.5

1.6xG1.6

BUF at VGK

Game ControlChance share: BUF 49.2%, VGK 50.8%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