Buchnevich scores go-ahead goal, Rangers hold off Sabres 4-3
Pavel Buchnevich scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period, lifting the New York Rangers over the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Thursday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
3
New York Rangers
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| NYR | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 11/4/26 | vs Ottawa Senators | L 1-2 | NHL |
| 10/31/26 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Anaheim Ducks | W 7-6 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | @ San Jose Sharks | W 2-0 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Penalty 19:21
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Missed 19:06 3-4
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Missed 18:35 3-4
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Goal 16:02 3-4
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Goal 14:59 3-3
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Missed 14:27 2-3
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Penalty 13:43
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Goal 6:49 2-3
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Missed 6:48 2-2
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Missed 1:01 2-2
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Missed 19:57 2-2
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Missed 19:28 2-2
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Goal 17:10 2-2
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Penalty 16:52
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Penalty 16:52
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Penalty 14:56
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Penalty 14:56
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Missed 13:49 1-2
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Missed 13:27 1-2
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Missed 12:31 1-2
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Missed 11:27 1-2
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Penalty 11:21
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Goal 8:26 1-2
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Missed 7:57 1-1
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Missed 6:19 1-1
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Penalty 6:08
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Missed 3:15 1-1
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Goal 18:41 1-1
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Missed 18:31 0-1
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Penalty 17:49
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Missed 17:46 0-1
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Missed 17:26 0-1
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Missed 14:39 0-1
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Missed 13:24 0-1
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Missed 10:46 0-1
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Missed 10:17 0-1
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Penalty 10:13
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Missed 8:36 0-1
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Missed 8:25 0-1
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Missed 8:05 0-1
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Missed 5:06 0-1
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Missed 4:34 0-1
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Goal 1:24 0-1
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Missed 1:21 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 3-4
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Period End 20:00 3-4
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Blocked 19:59 3-4
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Face Off 19:57 3-4
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Stoppage 19:57 3-4
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Shot 19:56 3-4
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Giveaway 19:40 3-4
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Shot 19:36 3-4
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Blocked 19:24 3-4
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Face Off 19:21 3-4
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Penalty 19:21
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Shot 19:21 3-4
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Missed 19:06 3-4
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Face Off 18:58 3-4
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Stoppage 18:58 3-4
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Shot 18:55 3-4
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Shot 18:43 3-4
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Shot 18:39 3-4
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Missed 18:35 3-4
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Blocked 18:10 3-4
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Shot 18:03 3-4
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Takeaway 17:55 3-4
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Giveaway 17:49 3-4
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Face Off 17:18 3-4
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Stoppage 17:18 3-4
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Face Off 16:02 3-4
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Goal 16:02 3-4
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Takeaway 15:58 3-3
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Face Off 14:59 3-3
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Goal 14:59 3-3
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Missed 14:27 2-3
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Takeaway 14:17 2-3
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Face Off 14:09 2-3
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Stoppage 14:09 2-3
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Shot 14:09 2-3
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Shot 13:53 2-3
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Face Off 13:43 2-3
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Penalty 13:43
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Hit 13:41 2-3
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Giveaway 13:18 2-3
Showing the last 40 of 355 events.
Team Stats
BUF
NYR
14
Blocked Shots
19
30
Hits
22
5
Takeaways
7
37
Shots
34
2
Power Play Goals
0
4
Power Play Opportunities
2
50.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
34
Faceoffs Won
30
53.1
Faceoff Win Percent
46.9
12
Giveaways
16
4
Total Penalties
6
8
Penalty Minutes
12
Head to Head
NYR lead series 2-0
Injuries
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- Igor Shesterkin Injured Reserve
- Joe Veleno Injured Reserve
- Aidan Thompson Injured Reserve
- Adam Sykora Injured Reserve
Buffalo Sabres
- Konsta Helenius Out
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
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