Sabres 5, Rangers 3 — Apr 8, 2026

BUFSabres

5–3

FINAL

NYRRangers

Shots27BUF

Shots20NYR

Model stars

1ZuckerBUFA+2DahlinBUFA+3FoxNYRA+

Apr 8, 2026 · Madison Square Garden

Goal horn off

BUFSabres

5–3

FINAL P3

NYRRangers

Shots

BUF27

Model stars

1ZuckerBUFA+2DahlinBUFA+3FoxNYRA+

Shots

NYR20

Apr 8, 2026 · Madison Square Garden

Goal horn off

Situation:

BUF65.5%NYR34.5%

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 had the edge

BUF created 0.79 more power-play xG.

BUF

1.23xGNYR

0.44xG

01.252.5

Goaltending Edge

Both below expected · NYR better

Goaltending has been roughly even.

BUF

-1.0GSAxNYR

-0.9GSAx

−40+4

Finishing Luck

Both above expected · BUF higher

Finishing variance has affected both teams similarly.

BUF

+1.19G−xGNYR

+1.00G−xG

−40+4

Even-strength edge

≈ roughly even

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special teams edge

BUF had the edge

BUF

1.23xGNYR

0.44xG

01.252.5

Goaltending edge

Both below expected · NYR better

BUF

-1.0GSAxNYR

-0.9GSAx

−40+4

Finishing luck

Both above expected · BUF higher

BUF

+1.19G−xGNYR

+1.00G−xG

−40+4

All situations

BUF

NYR

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Win probability

Team:

BUF

100.0% WP

0.0% WP

NYR

Scrub game time · 60:00

NYR 3-5 BUF

End of Game

60:00

5v5

BUF

100.0%

NYR

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 11:10 P1 to 9:50 P1, while BUF's best response came from 12:50 P3 to 11:30 P3.

NYR pressureBUF pressureGoalPower play

Scrub game time · 0:00 P3

0:00 P3BUF had the edge

NYR

Pressure

0.30

1 shot · 0.04 xG

BUF

Pressure

4.50

2 shots · 0.84 xG

High-danger chances: NYR 0 · BUF 1. Tap or drag across the chart, or use the time slider.

1.0xG2.2

1.8xG1.3

1.8xG0.5

BUF at NYR

Game ControlChance share: BUF 65.5%, NYR 34.5%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: Jason Zucker (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