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Match Report

Rodrigues scores 2 goals to lift Sabres past Detroit 5-1

Evan Rodrigues scored twice in the first 5:00, and the Buffalo Sabres cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
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
10/24/26 @ Washington Capitals L 3-4 NHL
10/21/26 vs Philadelphia Flyers L 1-3 NHL
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Team Stats

BUF DET
9
Blocked Shots
10
17
Hits
34
4
Takeaways
5
27
Shots
22
2
Power Play Goals
0
4
Power Play Opportunities
3
50.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
1
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
24
Faceoffs Won
32
42.9
Faceoff Win Percent
57.1
9
Giveaways
13
3
Total Penalties
4
6
Penalty Minutes
8

Head to Head

BUF leads series 2-0

BUF Last 5 matchups DET
  1. 3 Final 2020-02-12 @ BUF 2
  2. 3 Final/SO 2020-02-07 @ BUF 4
  3. 5 Final 2020-01-12 @ DET 1
  4. 2 Final 2019-10-25 @ DET 0

Injuries

Detroit Red Wings

  • Albert Johansson Day-To-Day
  • Dylan Larkin Injured Reserve
  • Mason Appleton Injured Reserve
  • Marco Kasper Injured Reserve
  • Simon Edvinsson Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres

  • Jiri Kulich Day-To-Day
  • Konsta Helenius Day-To-Day
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

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