The Sabres fell to the Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime, but the ingredients of their strong recent play remained intact. They held their opponent to 22 shots with tight, persistent checking. Both special teams units continued to excel. Physicality was met with timely responses.

Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson delivered a message to his team and fanbase as they work through an early resurgence.

Colten Ellis was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Sabres Oct. 6. Wednesday night, he was impressive in his NHL debut.

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Bernard-Docker played 15 games for the Sabres. The team had 52 percent of the expected goals when he was on the ice at five-on-five. He had some chemistry with Owen Power, got in a fight and had a goal and three assists.

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Buffalo Sabres assigned forward Isak Rosen to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rochester Americans. Now, early on this campaign, Rosen is undoubtedly making an impact with Rochester.