Buffalo Sabres at New Jersey Devils
· Prudential Center, Newark · Regular Season · Final/OT
Final score
The New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 2–1 in overtime on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at home.
Goals by period
Goals by period, Buffalo Sabres at New Jersey Devils
| Team |
1st1st period |
2nd2nd period |
3rd3rd period |
OTOvertime |
Total |
| Buffalo Sabres |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| New Jersey Devils |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
Shots on goal by period
Shots on goal by period, Buffalo Sabres at New Jersey Devils
| Team |
1st1st period |
2nd2nd period |
3rd3rd period |
OTOvertime |
Total |
| Buffalo Sabres |
13 |
6 |
6 |
0 |
25 |
| New Jersey Devils |
8 |
14 |
15 |
2 |
39 |
Three stars
- P. Zacha, New Jersey Devils (1 goal)
- N. Hischier, New Jersey Devils (1 goal)
- N. Daws, New Jersey Devils (goaltender)
Scoring summary
Every goal, Buffalo Sabres at New Jersey Devils. Numbers in brackets are season totals.
| Period |
Time |
Team |
Goal |
Assists |
Type |
Score |
| 1st |
03:19 |
Buffalo Sabres |
Dylan Cozens (1) |
Jacob Bryson (3), Kyle Okposo (2) |
Power play |
BUF 1, NJD 0 |
| 3rd |
05:52 |
New Jersey Devils |
Nico Hischier (1) |
Dougie Hamilton (1), Tomas Tatar (3) |
Power play |
BUF 1, NJD 1 |
| OT |
03:09 |
New Jersey Devils |
Pavel Zacha (2) |
Damon Severson (2), Yegor Sharangovich (3) |
Even strength |
BUF 1, NJD 2 |
Numbers in brackets are the player's season totals after the goal.
Team stats
Team stats, Buffalo Sabres at New Jersey Devils
| Stat |
Buffalo Sabres |
New Jersey Devils |
| Shots on goal |
25 |
39 |
| Power play |
1 of 2 |
1 of 3 |
| Penalty minutes |
8 |
6 |
| Hits |
30 |
25 |
| Blocked shots |
13 |
10 |
| Giveaways |
6 |
13 |
| Takeaways |
12 |
17 |
| Faceoffs won |
17/50 (34%) |
33/50 (66%) |
Box score
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres skaters
| Player |
PosPosition |
GGoals | AAssists | PPoints | +/-Plus/minus | PIMPenalty minutes | SOGShots on goal | HITHits | BLKBlocked shots | PPGPower-play goals | FO%Faceoff percentage | TOITime on ice |
| Number 15 J. Hayden |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
100% |
08:57 |
| Number 21 K. Okposo |
R |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
100% |
15:40 |
| Number 24 D. Cozens |
C |
1 |
0 |
1 |
-1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
28.6% |
16:51 |
| Number 25 A. Ruotsalainen |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
14.3% |
13:06 |
| Number 28 Z. Girgensons |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
41.7% |
16:12 |
| Number 29 V. Hinostroza |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
15:44 |
| Number 53 J. Skinner |
L |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
25% |
15:33 |
| Number 71 V. Olofsson |
L |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
17:32 |
| Number 72 T. Thompson |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
26.7% |
16:47 |
| Number 74 R. Asplund |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
17:28 |
| Number 91 D. Caggiula |
L |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
14:05 |
| Number 96 A. Bjork |
L |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
11:37 |
| Number 4 W. Butcher |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
|
20:26 |
| Number 8 R. Hagg |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
|
20:28 |
| Number 13 M. Pysyk |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
18:43 |
| Number 26 R. Dahlin |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
25:53 |
| Number 33 C. Miller |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
|
18:37 |
| Number 78 J. Bryson |
D |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
18:14 |
Buffalo Sabres goalies
| Goalie |
SAShots against | SVSaves | GAGoals against | SV%Save percentage | TOITime on ice | DECDecision |
| Number 31 D. Tokarski |
39 |
37 |
2 |
.949 |
63:09 |
OT loss |
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils skaters
| Player |
PosPosition |
GGoals | AAssists | PPoints | +/-Plus/minus | PIMPenalty minutes | SOGShots on goal | HITHits | BLKBlocked shots | PPGPower-play goals | FO%Faceoff percentage | TOITime on ice |
| Number 11 A. Johnsson |
L |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
12:38 |
| Number 13 N. Hischier |
C |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
66.7% |
20:06 |
| Number 16 J. Vesey |
L |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
50% |
13:29 |
| Number 17 Y. Sharangovich |
C |
0 |
1 |
1 |
+1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
16:13 |
| Number 18 D. Mercer |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
60% |
14:38 |
| Number 20 M. McLeod |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
76.5% |
16:09 |
| Number 37 P. Zacha |
C |
1 |
0 |
1 |
+1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
50% |
19:02 |
| Number 38 F. Gauthier |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
58.3% |
10:29 |
| Number 59 J. Kuokkanen |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
15:04 |
| Number 63 J. Bratt |
L |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
18:33 |
| Number 67 M. Studenic |
R |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
11:17 |
| Number 90 T. Tatar |
L |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
17:12 |
| Number 7 D. Hamilton |
D |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
|
21:29 |
| Number 24 T. Smith |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
|
20:49 |
| Number 28 D. Severson |
D |
0 |
1 |
1 |
+1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
|
22:34 |
| Number 33 R. Graves |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
18:06 |
| Number 71 J. Siegenthaler |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
17:14 |
| Number 76 P. Subban |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
19:39 |
New Jersey Devils goalies
| Goalie |
SAShots against | SVSaves | GAGoals against | SV%Save percentage | TOITime on ice | DECDecision |
| Number 50 N. Daws |
25 |
24 |
1 |
.960 |
62:33 |
Win |
Penalties
Penalties, Buffalo Sabres at New Jersey Devils
| Period |
Time |
Team |
Player |
Infraction |
Minutes |
| 1st |
01:57 |
New Jersey Devils |
Jonas Siegenthaler |
Holding |
2 |
| 1st |
04:07 |
Buffalo Sabres |
Arttu Ruotsalainen |
Hooking |
2 |
| 1st |
04:07 |
New Jersey Devils |
Bench |
Delaying game unsuccessful challenge (bench minor) |
2 |
| 2nd |
01:00 |
Buffalo Sabres |
Victor Olofsson |
Tripping |
2 |
| 2nd |
03:17 |
Buffalo Sabres |
Jacob Bryson |
Delaying game puck over glass |
2 |
| 2nd |
09:42 |
New Jersey Devils |
Dawson Mercer |
Tripping |
2 |
| 3rd |
04:24 |
Buffalo Sabres |
Rasmus Dahlin |
Interference |
2 |
Game information
- Buffalo Sabres head coach
- Don Granato
- New Jersey Devils head coach
- Lindy Ruff
- Referees
- Marc Joannette, Brandon Blandina
- Linesmen
- Trent Knorr, Jesse Marquis
- Buffalo Sabres scratches
- Cody Eakin, Christian Wolanin, Brett Murray
- New Jersey Devils scratches
- Jonathan Bernier, Mason Geertsen, Christian Jaros
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Other NHL games on Saturday, October 23, 2021
| Matchup |
Status |
Details |
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3
 at Ottawa Senators
2
|
Final
|
Game page: New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators, Sat, Oct 23, 2021
|
 Calgary Flames
4
 at Washington Capitals
3
|
Final/OT
|
Game page: Calgary Flames at Washington Capitals, Sat, Oct 23, 2021
|
 Anaheim Ducks
3
 at Minnesota Wild
4
|
Final/OT
|
Game page: Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild, Sat, Oct 23, 2021
|
 Detroit Red Wings
1
 at Montreal Canadiens
6
|
Final
|
Game page: Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens, Sat, Oct 23, 2021
|
 Colorado Avalanche
4
 at Tampa Bay Lightning
3
|
Final/SO
|
Game page: Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning, Sat, Oct 23, 2021
|
 Florida Panthers
4
 at Philadelphia Flyers
2
|
Final
|
Game page: Florida Panthers at Philadelphia Flyers, Sat, Oct 23, 2021
|
 Toronto Maple Leafs
1
 at Pittsburgh Penguins
7
|
Final
|
Game page: Toronto Maple Leafs at Pittsburgh Penguins, Sat, Oct 23, 2021
|
 Carolina Hurricanes
5
 at Columbus Blue Jackets
1
|
Final
|
Game page: Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets, Sat, Oct 23, 2021
|
 Nashville Predators
4
 at Winnipeg Jets
6
|
Final
|
Game page: Nashville Predators at Winnipeg Jets, Sat, Oct 23, 2021
|
 Los Angeles Kings
3
 at St. Louis Blues
7
|
Final
|
Game page: Los Angeles Kings at St. Louis Blues, Sat, Oct 23, 2021
|
 New York Islanders
3
 at Arizona Coyotes
0
|
Final
|
Game page: New York Islanders at Arizona Coyotes, Sat, Oct 23, 2021
|
 Vancouver Canucks
4
 at Seattle Kraken
2
|
Final
|
Game page: Vancouver Canucks at Seattle Kraken, Sat, Oct 23, 2021
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Sources and further reading
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