Final
Saturday, October 6, 2018 · KeyBank Center
Game analysis
Sabres beat Rangers 3–1
- C. Sheary scored the game-winner on the power play at 1:42 of the second.
- The Sabres scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- C. Hutton stopped 43 of 44 shots (.977) for the win.
- The Sabres won despite being outshot 44–29.
- Power play: BUF 2/4, NYR 0/3.
Three stars
Scoring summary
1st
- 13:15BUFC. ShearyPPAssists: R. Ristolainen, C. Mittelstadt0–1
2nd
- 1:42BUFC. ShearyPPAssists: S. Reinhart, J. Eichel0–2
3rd
- 15:21NYRB. HowdenAssists: A. McQuaid, R. Spooner1–2
- 19:58BUFJ. EichelEN1–3
Team stats
| NYR | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Shots | 29 |
| 52.1% | Faceoff % | 47.9% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 2/4 |
| 17 | PIM | 15 |
| 18 | Hits | 18 |
| 13 | Blocked | 13 |
| 4 | Giveaways | 6 |
| 2 | Takeaways | 5 |
Rangers at Sabres recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
Highlights & analysis
The NHL’s own recap, then highlights and breakdowns from club and media channels.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice