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How the Sabres play under each ref or ref crew

Every Sabres game grouped by individual official, or by the same four officials on the ice. Over this sample the Sabres are 335-446 (42.9%); each ref and crew win rate below is compared to that team average.

Updated Jul 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m.·Last 10 seasons (2016-10-12 – 2026-04-16)

Sabres record: 335-446 (42.9%)

Notable patterns

  • Whistle pattern

    Pattern

    In the Sabres games with Jake Brenk, the Sabres draw 1.9 more minor penalties per game than opponents (36-game sample).

    36 games in sample

    Jake Brenk profile →

  • Win rate pattern

    Pattern

    When Chris Lee officiates, the Sabres are 5-26 (16.1%) in 31 games, 26.8 pts below their 42.9% sample average.

    31 games in sample

    Chris Lee profile →

Brandon Blandina

32 games with the Sabres · ~19-13

Win rate

59.4%

Team baseline 42.9%

+16.5 pts vs team
Totals

6.6 avg

43.8% over 6.3

+0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.4

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Dan O'Halloran

14 games with the Sabres · ~8-6

Win rate

57.1%

Team baseline 42.9%

+14.2 pts vs team
Totals

5.9 avg

50.0% over 6.3

-0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Thomas John Luxmore

46 games with the Sabres · ~25-21

Win rate

54.3%

Team baseline 42.9%

+11.4 pts vs team
Totals

6.1 avg

26.1% over 6.3

-0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Furman South

49 games with the Sabres · ~26-23

Win rate

53.1%

Team baseline 42.9%

+10.2 pts vs team
Totals

7 avg

55.1% over 6.3

+0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Graham Skilliter

34 games with the Sabres · ~18-16

Win rate

52.9%

Team baseline 42.9%

+10.0 pts vs team
Totals

6.4 avg

44.1% over 6.3

+0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.1

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Kendrick Nicholson

50 games with the Sabres · ~25-25

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 42.9%

+7.1 pts vs team
Totals

6.6 avg

48.0% over 6.3

+0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Wes McCauley

42 games with the Sabres · ~21-21

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 42.9%

+7.1 pts vs team
Totals

5.9 avg

40.5% over 6.3

-0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.7

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Chris Schlenker

26 games with the Sabres · ~13-13

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 42.9%

+7.1 pts vs team
Totals

6.5 avg

34.6% over 6.3

+0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tom Kowal

10 games with the Sabres · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 42.9%

+7.1 pts vs team
Totals

5 avg

20.0% over 6.3

-1.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Conor O'Donnell

10 games with the Sabres · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 42.9%

+7.1 pts vs team
Totals

6.8 avg

80.0% over 6.3

+0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ghislain Hebert

52 games with the Sabres · ~25-27

Win rate

48.1%

Team baseline 42.9%

+5.2 pts vs team
Totals

6.1 avg

34.6% over 6.3

-0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jon McIsaac

38 games with the Sabres · ~18-20

Win rate

47.4%

Team baseline 42.9%

+4.5 pts vs team
Totals

6.5 avg

50.0% over 6.3

+0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Justin Kea

17 games with the Sabres · ~8-9

Win rate

47.1%

Team baseline 42.9%

+4.2 pts vs team
Totals

7.2 avg

58.8% over 6.3

+0.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.9

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Frederick L'Ecuyer

45 games with the Sabres · ~21-24

Win rate

46.7%

Team baseline 42.9%

+3.8 pts vs team
Totals

6.1 avg

33.3% over 6.3

-0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Kelly Sutherland

45 games with the Sabres · ~21-24

Win rate

46.7%

Team baseline 42.9%

+3.8 pts vs team
Totals

6.5 avg

40.0% over 6.3

+0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Beau Halkidis

15 games with the Sabres · ~7-8

Win rate

46.7%

Team baseline 42.9%

+3.8 pts vs team
Totals

6 avg

33.3% over 6.3

-0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

BUF tendency

Marc Joannette

28 games with the Sabres · ~13-15

Win rate

46.4%

Team baseline 42.9%

+3.5 pts vs team
Totals

5.6 avg

32.1% over 6.3

-0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Michael Markovic

28 games with the Sabres · ~13-15

Win rate

46.4%

Team baseline 42.9%

+3.5 pts vs team
Totals

6.8 avg

39.3% over 6.3

+0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Garrett Rank

64 games with the Sabres · ~29-35

Win rate

45.3%

Team baseline 42.9%

+2.4 pts vs team
Totals

6.4 avg

39.1% over 6.3

+0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Peter MacDougall

51 games with the Sabres · ~23-28

Win rate

45.1%

Team baseline 42.9%

+2.2 pts vs team
Totals

6.3 avg

49.0% over 6.3

+0.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jake Brenk

36 games with the Sabres · ~16-20

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 42.9%

+1.5 pts vs team
Totals

6.4 avg

38.9% over 6.3

+0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.9

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

BUF tendency

Tim Peel

16 games with the Sabres · ~7-9

Win rate

43.8%

Team baseline 42.9%

+0.9 pts vs team
Totals

6.6 avg

31.3% over 6.3

+0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Francois St-Laurent

37 games with the Sabres · ~16-21

Win rate

43.2%

Team baseline 42.9%

+0.3 pts vs team
Totals

6.2 avg

43.2% over 6.3

-0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Gord Dwyer

35 games with the Sabres · ~15-20

Win rate

42.9%

Team baseline 42.9%

+0.0 pts vs team
Totals

5.9 avg

42.9% over 6.3

-0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Carter Sandlak

14 games with the Sabres · ~6-8

Win rate

42.9%

Team baseline 42.9%

+0.0 pts vs team
Totals

7.1 avg

57.1% over 6.3

+0.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.3

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

BUF tendency

Trevor Hanson

43 games with the Sabres · ~18-25

Win rate

41.9%

Team baseline 42.9%

-1.0 pts vs team
Totals

5.7 avg

37.2% over 6.3

-0.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Corey Syvret

29 games with the Sabres · ~12-17

Win rate

41.4%

Team baseline 42.9%

-1.5 pts vs team
Totals

6.3 avg

34.5% over 6.3

+0.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jean Hebert

34 games with the Sabres · ~14-20

Win rate

41.2%

Team baseline 42.9%

-1.7 pts vs team
Totals

6.7 avg

32.4% over 6.3

+0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.1

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Dan O'Rourke

39 games with the Sabres · ~16-23

Win rate

41.0%

Team baseline 42.9%

-1.9 pts vs team
Totals

5.8 avg

33.3% over 6.3

-0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.4

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Chris Rooney

37 games with the Sabres · ~15-22

Win rate

40.5%

Team baseline 42.9%

-2.4 pts vs team
Totals

7 avg

37.8% over 6.3

+0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Cody Beach

10 games with the Sabres · ~4-6

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 42.9%

-2.9 pts vs team
Totals

7.3 avg

70.0% over 6.3

+1.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jordan Samuels-Thomas

10 games with the Sabres · ~4-6

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 42.9%

-2.9 pts vs team
Totals

7.4 avg

60.0% over 6.3

+1.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-3.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Francis Charron

33 games with the Sabres · ~13-20

Win rate

39.4%

Team baseline 42.9%

-3.5 pts vs team
Totals

6 avg

36.4% over 6.3

-0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Eric Furlatt

34 games with the Sabres · ~13-21

Win rate

38.2%

Team baseline 42.9%

-4.7 pts vs team
Totals

6.1 avg

26.5% over 6.3

-0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Kyle Rehman

29 games with the Sabres · ~11-18

Win rate

37.9%

Team baseline 42.9%

-5.0 pts vs team
Totals

5.8 avg

44.8% over 6.3

-0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ian Walsh

19 games with the Sabres · ~7-12

Win rate

36.8%

Team baseline 42.9%

-6.1 pts vs team
Totals

6.3 avg

26.3% over 6.3

+0.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Kevin Pollock

33 games with the Sabres · ~12-21

Win rate

36.4%

Team baseline 42.9%

-6.5 pts vs team
Totals

6.2 avg

42.4% over 6.3

-0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tom Chmielewski

32 games with the Sabres · ~11-21

Win rate

34.4%

Team baseline 42.9%

-8.5 pts vs team
Totals

6.1 avg

46.9% over 6.3

-0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dean Morton

35 games with the Sabres · ~12-23

Win rate

34.3%

Team baseline 42.9%

-8.6 pts vs team
Totals

5.4 avg

25.7% over 6.3

-0.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Reid Anderson

9 games with the Sabres · ~3-6

Win rate

33.3%

Team baseline 42.9%

-9.6 pts vs team
Totals

6.3 avg

44.4% over 6.3

+0.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Pierre Lambert

41 games with the Sabres · ~13-28

Win rate

31.7%

Team baseline 42.9%

-11.2 pts vs team
Totals

5.9 avg

36.6% over 6.3

-0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Justin St. Pierre

38 games with the Sabres · ~12-26

Win rate

31.6%

Team baseline 42.9%

-11.3 pts vs team
Totals

6.2 avg

42.1% over 6.3

-0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brandon Schrader

19 games with the Sabres · ~6-13

Win rate

31.6%

Team baseline 42.9%

-11.3 pts vs team
Totals

6.6 avg

42.1% over 6.3

+0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brad Watson

13 games with the Sabres · ~4-9

Win rate

30.8%

Team baseline 42.9%

-12.1 pts vs team
Totals

5.2 avg

15.4% over 6.3

-1.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Brian Pochmara

46 games with the Sabres · ~14-32

Win rate

30.4%

Team baseline 42.9%

-12.5 pts vs team
Totals

5.8 avg

30.4% over 6.3

-0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

BUF tendency

Steve Kozari

27 games with the Sabres · ~8-19

Win rate

29.6%

Team baseline 42.9%

-13.3 pts vs team
Totals

6 avg

37.0% over 6.3

-0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.6

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brad Meier

22 games with the Sabres · ~6-16

Win rate

27.3%

Team baseline 42.9%

-15.6 pts vs team
Totals

5.1 avg

22.7% over 6.3

-1.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.7

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mitch Dunning

22 games with the Sabres · ~6-16

Win rate

27.3%

Team baseline 42.9%

-15.6 pts vs team
Totals

6.5 avg

54.5% over 6.3

+0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Chris Lee

31 games with the Sabres · ~5-26

Win rate

16.1%

Team baseline 42.9%

-26.8 pts vs team
Totals

5.8 avg

25.8% over 6.3

-0.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Sabres's opponents when positive

Balanced

Late-game proxy

How Buffalo Sabres compares in competitive late-game windows vs full games. A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels.A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels., not official NBA L2M reports.

Overtime / shootout games

Games that required extra time; the clearest late-game pressure proxy in our logs. Includes OT and SO scoring.

167 of 781 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricOvertime / shootout gamesFull gameΔ vs full
Avg combined goals6.26.2+0.0
Avg PIM15.116.4-1.3
Over rate50.3%45.3%+5.0 pts

Over benchmark: 6.3 combined goals · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 781 total games in sample

One-goal or OT games

Regulation one-goal games plus any overtime, competitive games where third-period whistles matter most.

310 of 781 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricOne-goal or OT gamesFull gameΔ vs full
Avg combined goals5.96.2-0.3
Avg PIM14.816.4-1.6
Over rate44.2%45.3%-1.1 pts

Over benchmark: 6.3 combined goals · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 781 total games in sample

What am I looking at?
  • Individual refs: stats for one official across all Sabres games they worked, even with different partners.
  • Ref crews: stats when the same four officials worked together on the Sabres games (8+ games shown by default).
  • Team baseline: the Sabres went 335-446 (42.9%) across this sample. Ref and crew win rates show how they compare to that team average.
  • Whistle differential: PIM differential. A positive number means opponents are penalized more often than the Sabres.

League-wide ref profiles

Garrett Rank35.8% over 6.3Kendrick Nicholson38.4% over 6.3Trevor Hanson34.7% over 6.3Wes McCauley37.3% over 6.3Graham Skilliter35.6% over 6.3Thomas John Luxmore32.5% over 6.3Kyle Rehman36.7% over 6.3Frederick L'Ecuyer34.4% over 6.3Kelly Sutherland35.4% over 6.3Jon McIsaac37.2% over 6.3Gord Dwyer37.7% over 6.3Tom Chmielewski36.6% over 6.3