Eichel scores twice, Sabres races past sluggish Penguins 5-2
Jack Eichel scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres jumped on the Pittsburgh Penguins early in a 5-2 victory on Saturday.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
5
Pittsburgh Penguins
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| PIT | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Play by Play
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Goal 17:57 5-2
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Missed 16:02 5-1
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Missed 14:19 5-1
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Missed 13:47 5-1
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Goal 12:17 5-1
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Penalty 11:26
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Missed 10:34 4-1
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Missed 8:57 4-1
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Penalty 8:03
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Penalty 8:03
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Missed 6:18 4-1
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Penalty 6:05
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Goal 5:39 4-1
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Missed 3:52 3-1
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Missed 0:47 3-1
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Missed 19:08 3-1
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Missed 17:55 3-1
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Missed 16:22 3-1
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Missed 12:33 3-1
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Goal 11:10 3-1
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Penalty 8:24
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Missed 5:49 3-0
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Missed 4:43 3-0
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Missed 1:57 3-0
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Missed 1:16 3-0
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Missed 18:51 3-0
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Missed 17:26 3-0
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Missed 17:01 3-0
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Missed 16:15 3-0
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Penalty 15:52
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Missed 11:56 3-0
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Goal 10:51 3-0
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Penalty 9:44
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Missed 7:39 2-0
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Missed 7:09 2-0
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Goal 6:48 2-0
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Missed 6:28 1-0
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Missed 2:59 1-0
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Goal 0:14 1-0
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End of Game 20:00 5-2
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Period End 20:00 5-2
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Face Off 19:30 5-2
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Stoppage 19:30 5-2
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Shot 19:29 5-2
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Giveaway 18:58 5-2
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Face Off 18:38 5-2
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Stoppage 18:38 5-2
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Face Off 18:27 5-2
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Stoppage 18:27 5-2
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Shot 18:26 5-2
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Face Off 17:57 5-2
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Goal 17:57 5-2
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Shot 17:55 5-1
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Shot 17:52 5-1
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Hit 17:48 5-1
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Takeaway 17:44 5-1
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Face Off 16:59 5-1
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Stoppage 16:59 5-1
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Face Off 16:39 5-1
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Stoppage 16:39 5-1
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Shot 16:38 5-1
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Hit 16:32 5-1
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Blocked 16:30 5-1
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Shot 16:16 5-1
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Missed 16:02 5-1
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Hit 15:54 5-1
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Missed 14:19 5-1
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Hit 14:03 5-1
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Shot 13:54 5-1
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Face Off 13:50 5-1
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Stoppage 13:50 5-1
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Shot 13:49 5-1
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Missed 13:47 5-1
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Hit 13:46 5-1
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Hit 13:28 5-1
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Face Off 13:12 5-1
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Stoppage 13:12 5-1
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Face Off 13:00 5-1
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Stoppage 13:00 5-1
Showing the last 40 of 339 events.
Team Stats
BUF
PIT
13
Blocked Shots
11
31
Hits
40
4
Takeaways
13
26
Shots
43
2
Power Play Goals
0
3
Power Play Opportunities
2
66.7
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
24
Faceoffs Won
32
42.9
Faceoff Win Percent
57.1
7
Giveaways
11
3
Total Penalties
4
6
Penalty Minutes
8
Head to Head
BUF leads series 2-0
Injuries
Pittsburgh Penguins
- Justin Brazeau Out
- Elmer Soderblom Injured Reserve
- Bryan Rust Injured Reserve
- Trevor van Riemsdyk Injured Reserve
- Ryan Graves 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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