Red Wings' win streak ends at five in 4-2 loss in Buffalo (Detroit News) Alex DeBrincat revels in Red Wings' success, isn't sweating lack of goals (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings outworked by Buffalo Sabres, 4-2, to end 5-game winning streak (Detroit Free Press) Alex Lyon on leaving Detroit Red Wings, his new tea & his 'problem child' cake-loving lab (Detroit Free … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
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Making history in the crease: Buffalo Sabres’ Colten Ellis becomes first Cape Breton-born goaltender to play, earn a victory in the NHL
'Ellis is the eighth Nova Scotia-born goalie in NHL history and the ninth netminder in Sabres history to record a victory in his NHL debut.' … [Read more...] about Making history in the crease: Buffalo Sabres’ Colten Ellis becomes first Cape Breton-born goaltender to play, earn a victory in the NHL
Colten Ellis stops 27 shots in NHL debut as Sabres beat Red Wings 4-2
'Claimed off waivers from St. Lous earlier this month, Ellis stopped two breakaways and withstood a flurry of shots after Detroit pulled goalie John Gibson with about three minutes left.' … [Read more...] about Colten Ellis stops 27 shots in NHL debut as Sabres beat Red Wings 4-2
Maple Leafs, Raptors adjust game times to avoid conflict with Blue Jays in World Series
'The Raptors’ home opener against Milwaukee on Friday was moved from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the Maple Leafs’ game against Buffalo on Saturday was moved from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Raptors adjust game times to avoid conflict with Blue Jays in World Series
Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gets major injury update as Buffalo awaits return of starting goalie
'Officially, Luukkonen remains on Injured Reserve while on the conditioning stint. He has two weeks in which he can suit up and practice for the Rochester Americans before the Sabres then have to reinstate him from IR.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gets major injury update as Buffalo awaits return of starting goalie
Maple Leafs, Raptors, Sabres change game times to limit World Series overlap with Blue Jays
'That includes the Raptors' home opener and multiple NHL games getting altered to make everything line up just right.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Raptors, Sabres change game times to limit World Series overlap with Blue Jays
Ellis shines in Sabres debut to lead victory
'Colten Ellis made 26 saves in his first career NHL start, helping lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center.' Sports Elli … [Read more...] about Ellis shines in Sabres debut to lead victory
Ellis gets his first NHL win in his first NHL game over Detroit
'Ellis found out Tuesday morning that he was starting which allowed him to get an estimated 30 family members to the game. His mother was being shown on TNT many times and she was extremely nervous as her son made save after save.' … [Read more...] about Ellis gets his first NHL win in his first NHL game over Detroit
NHL moves up start times for Sabres' weekend home-and-home with Maple Leafs
'With Games 1 and 2 of the World Series set to be played at Rogers Centre in Toronto this Friday and Saturday, the NHL has announced earlier start times for both Sabres-Maple Leafs matchups on the same days.' … [Read more...] about NHL moves up start times for Sabres’ weekend home-and-home with Maple Leafs
Strong third period & stellar debut from Colten Ellis lift Buffalo Sabres to 4-2 win over Detroit Red Wings
'Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis earned the win in his NHL debut, making 27 saves.' … [Read more...] about Strong third period & stellar debut from Colten Ellis lift Buffalo Sabres to 4-2 win over Detroit Red Wings
Sabres rally to victory with rookie Colten Ellis in goal against division-leading Red Wings
'Jason Zucker, Tyson Kozak and Josh Doan also scored, Ryan McLeod and defenseman Connor Timmins each had two assists, and Buffalo (3-4-0) got 2 saves from the 25-year-old Ellis, claimed off waivers from the St. Louis Blues before the start of the season. Coming off a loss Monday night in Montreal, the Sabres extended their home winning streak to three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to victory with rookie Colten Ellis in goal against division-leading Red Wings
Puck drop times moved up for two Sabres games this weekend
'The Sabres have announced that both of the start times for the team's games against the Toronto Maple Leafs this weekend have changed due to the Toronto Blue Jays competing in the World Series.' … [Read more...] about Puck drop times moved up for two Sabres games this weekend
Quinn gets 3 points, Sabres end Red Wings’ 5-game winning streak
'“I think when Jack has ice, you know he’s going to make a play,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “When Jack gets to the middle of the ice, you know we’re going to see a real good play. But he is skating better right now than probably all of last year.”' … [Read more...] about Quinn gets 3 points, Sabres end Red Wings’ 5-game winning streak
Ellis’ family has priceless reaction to goalie's 2 breakaway saves in debut
'The Buffalo Sabres goalie’s family had priceless reactions to his two breakaway saves against the Detroit Red Wings in his first NHL game at KeyBank Arena.' … [Read more...] about Ellis’ family has priceless reaction to goalie’s 2 breakaway saves in debut
In NHL debut, nerves not an issue for Sabres' Ellis
'“The boys came out strong, and they were playing so good, and I was kind of like, ‘Gee, I need a shot here at some point to get me into it a little bit,’” Ellis said. “… When you’re not getting a lot of action, I have other ways to stay engaged, like looking at who else in is on the ice for the opposing team, and if they’re lefties, righties, who their top guys are.”' … [Read more...] about In NHL debut, nerves not an issue for Sabres’ Ellis