Final
Sunday, November 4, 2018 · Madison Square Garden
Game analysis
Rangers beat Sabres 3–1
- J. Vesey scored the game-winner at 1:00 of the second.
- The Rangers scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- H. Lundqvist stopped 39 of 40 shots (.975) for the win.
- The Rangers won despite being outshot 40–22.
- J. Vesey led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starH. Lundqvist
NYR · .975 SV%
- 2nd starJ. Vesey
NYR · 2G 0A
- 3rd starV. Namestnikov
NYR · 0G 1A
Scoring summary
Team stats
| BUF | Stat | NYR |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Shots | 22 |
| 50.0% | Faceoff % | 50.0% |
| 0/4 | Power Play | 0/1 |
| 2 | PIM | 8 |
| 18 | Hits | 24 |
| 9 | Blocked | 17 |
| 11 | Giveaways | 20 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 12 |
Sabres at Rangers 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