Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 BUF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
 PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Who won: Sabres 5-1
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins win the series 2-1. The Sabres outscored the Penguins 3-0 in the 2nd period. Owen Power led the Sabres in goals (1). Bryan Rust led the Penguins in goals (1).
Team stats
BUFPIT 11Blocked Shots11
20Hits18
3Takeaways2
26Shots28
1Power Play Goals0
6Power Play Opportunities5
16.7Power Play Percentage0.0
2Short Handed Goals1
0Shootout Goals0
28Faceoffs Won19
59.6Faceoff Win Percent40.4
13Giveaways17
6Total Penalties7
12Penalty Minutes25
