Carolina Hurricanes
Current season record
9–2–2 · 20 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Game Analysis →Team information checked Oct 27, 2026.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres — Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Game Analysis
Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Final.
Game Analysis
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BUF
- Ryan McLeod (8)
- Dylan Cozens (10)
- Ryan McLeod (9)
- Ryan McLeod (10)
CAR
- Jaccob Slavin (3)
- Martin Necas (16)
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Game Summary — Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Hockey in 60
Buffalo Sabres won 4–2 at KeyBank Center.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Game Analysis — Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Hockey in 60
Buffalo Sabres won despite being outshot 37–24. Carolina Hurricanes generated more shots on target, but the volume advantage did not translate into a better result. Buffalo Sabres scored on 16.7% of its shots, compared with 5.4% for Carolina Hurricanes. Those are team scoring rates, not goalie save percentages; empty-net goals can affect them. The totals establish a difference in conversion, but cannot separate finishing, chance quality and goaltending.
Carolina Hurricanes converted 0 of 3 power plays (0.0%); Buffalo Sabres converted 0 of 1 power plays (0.0%). Neither team added a power-play goal, so neither gained a scoring edge from converting its man advantages.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Official Game Highlights — Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Game Statistics — Wednesday, January 15, 2025
| Statistic | Carolina Hurricanes | Buffalo Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 37 | 24 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 1 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Hits | 11 | 16 |
| Blocked shots | 12 | 25 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 20 |
| Penalty minutes | 2 | 6 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Buffalo Sabres won 4–2 at KeyBank Center.
Who scored
- Ryan McLeod Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: Connor Clifton (8), Beck Malenstyn (5)
- Dylan Cozens Goal (10) Wrist Shot, assists: Alex Tuch (18)
- Ryan McLeod Goal (9) Wrist Shot, assists: Jason Zucker (17)
- Jaccob Slavin Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Brent Burns (13), Jesperi Kotkaniemi (13)
- Martin Necas Goal (16) Slap Shot, assists: Shayne Gostisbehere (22), Brent Burns (14)
- Ryan McLeod Goal (10) , assists: Tage Thompson (16), Jason Zucker (18)
Goalies
- Dustin Tokarski stopped 21 of 24 for Carolina Hurricanes.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 35 of 37 for Buffalo Sabres.
Ryan McLeod Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: Connor Clifton (8), Beck Malenstyn (5) That made the score 0–1 in the 1st, and Buffalo Sabres stayed ahead.