Skinner scores 3 to lead Sabres to 5-1 win over Kings
Jeff Skinner scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick and the Buffalo Sabres' reconfigured top line keyed a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
5
Los Angeles Kings
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| LA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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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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Goal 19:35 5-1
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Missed 17:17 4-1
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Missed 15:47 4-1
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Missed 13:43 4-1
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Goal 12:16 4-1
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Missed 12:12 4-0
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Penalty 11:09
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Penalty 11:09
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Penalty 11:09
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Penalty 7:27
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Penalty 7:27
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Missed 5:01 4-0
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Missed 4:54 4-0
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Missed 4:12 4-0
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Missed 3:50 4-0
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Missed 0:24 4-0
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Goal 19:45 4-0
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Missed 19:01 3-0
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Missed 16:32 3-0
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Goal 15:52 3-0
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Missed 15:27 2-0
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Missed 14:48 2-0
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Missed 12:22 2-0
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Missed 8:56 2-0
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Missed 8:35 2-0
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Missed 7:26 2-0
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Penalty 5:53
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Penalty 5:53
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Goal 3:31 2-0
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Missed 1:58 1-0
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Missed 0:52 1-0
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Penalty 13:02
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Missed 12:54 1-0
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Goal 10:24 1-0
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Missed 7:43 0-0
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Missed 7:20 0-0
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Missed 6:46 0-0
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Penalty 5:25
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Missed 1:47 0-0
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Penalty 0:17
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End of Game 20:00 5-1
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Period End 20:00 5-1
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Face Off 19:35 5-1
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Goal 19:35 5-1
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Shot 19:29 4-1
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Face Off 19:24 4-1
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Stoppage 19:24 4-1
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Giveaway 19:09 4-1
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Blocked 18:44 4-1
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Giveaway 18:14 4-1
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Shot 18:00 4-1
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Blocked 17:35 4-1
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Face Off 17:28 4-1
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Stoppage 17:28 4-1
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Shot 17:27 4-1
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Giveaway 17:22 4-1
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Missed 17:17 4-1
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Giveaway 16:58 4-1
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Blocked 16:27 4-1
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Hit 16:23 4-1
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Missed 15:47 4-1
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Shot 15:22 4-1
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Face Off 15:05 4-1
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Stoppage 15:05 4-1
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Blocked 15:04 4-1
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Face Off 14:56 4-1
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Stoppage 14:56 4-1
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Face Off 14:13 4-1
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Stoppage 14:13 4-1
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Missed 13:43 4-1
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Shot 13:29 4-1
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Blocked 12:57 4-1
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Face Off 12:16 4-1
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Goal 12:16 4-1
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Missed 12:12 4-0
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Blocked 11:51 4-0
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Face Off 11:09 4-0
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Stoppage 11:09 4-0
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Penalty 11:09
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Penalty 11:09
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Team Stats
BUF
LA
17
Blocked Shots
10
9
Hits
20
2
Takeaways
2
26
Shots
20
0
Power Play Goals
1
1
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
25
Faceoffs Won
39
39.1
Faceoff Win Percent
60.9
13
Giveaways
10
6
Total Penalties
4
15
Penalty Minutes
11
Head to Head
BUF leads series 1-0
Injuries
Los Angeles Kings
- Alex Turcotte Injured Reserve
- Mats Zuccarello Injured Reserve
- Kevin Fiala Injured Reserve
- Jakub Dvorak Injured Reserve
- Jan Jenik Injured Reserve
Buffalo Sabres
- Konsta Helenius Out
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
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