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Archives for April 10, 2026

Colten Ellis dynamic as Sabres shut out Blue Jackets, stay in first place

'“He’s the ultimate competitor,” said Ruff, who turned to Ellis for the second back of a back-to-back set after Lyon suffered a muscle strain. “He’s doing a lot of extra skates with our extra players. Every time he steps in the net in practice he’s trying to make sure he doesn’t get scored against.”' … [Read more...] about Colten Ellis dynamic as Sabres shut out Blue Jackets, stay in first place

Olean Times Herald |

Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss start of playoffs with strained lower body muscle

'Coach Lindy Ruff provided the update on Thursday, a day after Lyon was hurt during the team’s pre-game skate ahead of Buffalo’s 5-3 win at the New York Rangers. Ruff said the initial prognosis is the goalie missing a week, while adding there is a chance he won’t be available for the start of the playoffs, which are scheduled to open April 18-19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss start of playoffs with strained lower body muscle

AP |

Sabres embrace "wagon" status at KeyBank Center

'Cara Murphy, Sabres VP of Marketing says it's the result of a brainstorm to take advantage of the Sabres being called a wagon on social media. "They're a wagon, which means, essentially that they're rolling," says Murphy. "They're, a dominant team, and with the stretch we've had in the games we've played, the Sabres certainly are in the way they're performing, so I think it's … [Read more...] about Sabres embrace “wagon” status at KeyBank Center

WBEN-AM |

Colten Ellis notches 37-save shutout as Buffalo Sabres maintain control of Atlantic Division

'Colten Ellis hadn’t started a game in net for the Sabres since February 3rd. He did relieve Alex Lyon last week in Washington but still, over two months since he last put on the pads and started an actual game. But with a 37-save shutout tonight, you would’ve thought without watch a lick of this team this season that they were hiding the Vezina Trophy Winner on the bench. … [Read more...] about Colten Ellis notches 37-save shutout as Buffalo Sabres maintain control of Atlantic Division

WKBW-TV |

Colten Ellis makes 37 saves in shutout win for surging Sabres

'Josh Doan had two goals and an assist in the third period after Peyton Krebs gave Buffalo the lead with an early goal. Jack Quinn and Rasmus Dahlin also scored in the third, Josh Norris and Logan Stanley each had two assists, and the Sabres closed out a back-to-back set with a third consecutive victory for the playoff-bound team.' … [Read more...] about Colten Ellis makes 37 saves in shutout win for surging Sabres

WIVB-TV |

Sabres win again to stay atop Atlantic, hand key loss to Blue Jackets

'“It was awesome, start to finish. I think we played a great game, too,” Ellis, who made 20 saves in relief of Alex Lyon in a 6-2 loss to the Washington Capitals on April 4, said. “We stuck to our game, and I think the guys did a great job of getting in front of pucks, and letting me see the lanes and everything like that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win again to stay atop Atlantic, hand key loss to Blue Jackets

NHL.com |

Surprised by Colten Ellis’ shutout? His Sabres teammates aren’t

'“It just shows how deep of a team we are,” added Josh Doan, who did his part with two goals. “We’ve got goalies that you haven’t seen in a while putting up shutouts on 37 saves. … It’s a little bit of a secret how good he can be, and I think tonight, the world got to see what Colten Ellis can do.”' … [Read more...] about Surprised by Colten Ellis’ shutout? His Sabres teammates aren’t

Sabres.com |