Thomas Vanek scores two goals as Sabres rally past Flyers
Thomas Vanek scored twice and added three assists in leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-2 season-opening win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday afternoon.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Philadelphia Flyers
2
Buffalo Sabres
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| BUF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | @ Edmonton Oilers | L 2-3 | NHL |
| 11/9/26 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 3-1 | NHL |
| 11/8/26 | @ Calgary Flames | L 3-4 | NHL |
| 11/5/26 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-3 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | vs Minnesota Wild | L 2-4 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 19:12 2-5
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Missed 18:53 2-4
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Missed 17:22 2-4
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Goal 16:13 2-4
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Penalty 15:47
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Penalty 15:47
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Goal 14:57 2-3
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Penalty 14:00
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Penalty 7:26
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Missed 5:57 2-2
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Missed 2:22 2-2
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Missed 2:11 2-2
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Penalty 19:18 2-2
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Penalty 18:20
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Penalty 18:20
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Goal 15:54 2-2
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Penalty 15:27
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Penalty 13:50
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Missed 12:14 2-1
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Missed 8:08 2-1
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Penalty 7:17
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Penalty 6:04
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Penalty 6:04
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Goal 4:57 2-1
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Penalty 4:25
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Goal 2:23 1-1
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Missed 1:21 0-1
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Penalty 17:16
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Missed 13:42 0-1
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Penalty 12:40
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Goal 11:07 0-1
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Penalty 9:35
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Missed 7:16 0-0
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Penalty 6:03
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Penalty 6:03
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Missed 4:11 0-0
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Missed 3:09 0-0
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Penalty 1:34
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Penalty 1:34
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End of Game 20:00 2-5
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Period End 20:00 2-5
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Shot 19:59 2-5
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Face Off 19:12 2-5
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Goal 19:12 2-5
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Takeaway 19:05 2-4
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Missed 18:53 2-4
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Face Off 18:40 2-4
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Stoppage 18:40 2-4
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Face Off 18:31 2-4
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Stoppage 18:31 2-4
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Shot 17:50 2-4
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Missed 17:22 2-4
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Shot 16:47 2-4
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Face Off 16:42 2-4
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Stoppage 16:42 2-4
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Face Off 16:13 2-4
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Goal 16:13 2-4
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Shot 16:11 2-3
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Blocked 16:06 2-3
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Face Off 15:47 2-3
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Penalty 15:47
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Penalty 15:47
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Stoppage 15:47 2-3
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Shot 15:26 2-3
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Giveaway 15:17 2-3
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Face Off 14:57 2-3
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Goal 14:57 2-3
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Shot 14:27 2-2
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Face Off 14:00 2-2
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Penalty 14:00
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Face Off 13:40 2-2
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Stoppage 13:40 2-2
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Giveaway 13:27 2-2
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Blocked 13:11 2-2
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Shot 13:00 2-2
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Giveaway 12:40 2-2
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Shot 12:34 2-2
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Blocked 12:24 2-2
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Blocked 11:15 2-2
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Team Stats
PHI
BUF
14
Blocked Shots
9
12
Hits
13
5
Takeaways
9
29
Shots
41
1
Power Play Goals
3
4
Power Play Opportunities
6
25.0
Power Play Percentage
50.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
31
Faceoffs Won
36
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
5
Giveaways
8
10
Total Penalties
9
23
Penalty Minutes
21
Head to Head
BUF leads series 1-0
Injuries
Buffalo Sabres
- Konsta Helenius Injured Reserve
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
Philadelphia Flyers
- Nikita Grebenkin Injured Reserve
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