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The Buffalo Sabres continued salvaging their season Saturday, beating the reeling Florida Panthers 3-0 to improve their record to 2-3-0. Don’t get us wrong, the Sabres still have plenty to prove for the foreseeable future. But it has to be a huge relief for Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams and coach Lindy Ruff that  – at least, for one weekend – the Sabres have shown the urgency in their game they needed to show to avoid an ongoing disaster in the standings.

Buffalo got a pair of goals from first-year Sabres winger Josh Doan Saturday, while goalie Alex Lyon turned aside all 32 Panthers shots for his second straight win and his first shutout of the season. Lyon now has a sparkling .926 save percentage in five appearances this year – something that was a best-case scenario when Adams signed Lyon as a free-agent this summer.

As we've said, the Sabres aren’t close to being out of danger as a team, and their week-from-hell that has kicked off Saturday has started as positively as it could’ve.

Buffalo also didn’t fall for the antics of Panthers winger Brad Marchand, who melted down after a dust-up with Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin; Marchand childishly tore apart Dahlin’s helmet in the penalty box, and in response, the Sabres scored on the ensuing power play. That’s the best way to deal with Marchand’s clowning.

Now, there are still some concerning elements of Buffalo’s play. They still managed only one even-strength goal in the three periods. And while it was encouraging for Buffalo to get some scoring punch from their defense corps when Owen Power gave the Sabres a three-goal lead, you want to see more offensive production from key forwards Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch. 

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This team’s confidence is still in its fragile stage, so it’s important to build on this win against Florida with a win against Buffalo’s next opponent – the Montreal Canadiens, who’ve had a terrific start to their season. But if you’re a Sabres fan, you certainly can’t find fault with the final result of Buffalo’s last two games. They’ve come through under great pressure and produced direly-needed positive results. 

That said, tomorrow is another day altogether, and if the Sabres can’t sustain success in the immediate days ahead, the pressure will build again on Adams & Co., and there will be more must-win games sooner than later. Their soft start to the year has created precious little room for additional stretches of letdowns, and they need many more wins before they can take their collective foot off the gas.

Sabres' First Win Of Season Shouldn't Cause Buffalo Fans To Think Sabres Are Out Of The WoodsA hard-fought victory offers a glimmer of hope, but alarmingly porous defense and a daunting path mean Sabres' anxiety is far from over.

In short, the Sabres need to keep winning, lest their current-albeit-brief winning streak become a minor footnote in another lost season. Winning a couple games here or there temporarily eases the strain on the organization, but without long-term win streaks, it’s all going to amount to another hill of beans for Buffalo.

Not only did the Detroit Red Wings pick up their fourth consecutive victory by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena on Friday evening, but it was also a milestone night for defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka.

The Swedish-born defenseman tallied his first goal in the National Hockey League by beating goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy during the opening 20 minutes of play, which was followed by an exuberant celebration. 

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Following practice on Saturday, Sandin-Pellikka said he was still trying to wrap his head around the accomplishment that he'll certainly remember for the rest of his life. 

"Unbelievable," he said of his goal. "It was hard to wrap my head around what was going on when it happened, but it's an awesome feeling. It's hard to describe."

File this under pics that go hard 📁 pic.twitter.com/DK2obCjvxo

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 18, 2025

"I saw a lane," he said of what he saw on the play. "Just get it on net and good things happen, I guess." 

Sandin-Pellikka is one of three rookies who made the Red Wings' roster out of Training Camp and the pre-season as well as Emmitt Finnie and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård. Finnie was especially excited about the tally, jumping up and down while hugging his teammates immediately afterward. 

First NHL point. First NHL goal.

Congrats, Axel! pic.twitter.com/7XaJ5ayKmi

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 17, 2025

It was Finnie who came literally one inch from netting what would have been not only the go-ahead goal late in the third period of a tied game, but what would have been his own first NHL goal. His shot was stopped by the knob of Vasilevskiy's stick and deflected up into the protective netting. 

Sandin-Pellikka may not have a specific celebration planned if he’s on the ice for Finnie’s inevitable first NHL goal, but he can’t wait to see it.

"Not yet, we might have to work on one," he said. "I'm looking forward to them getting their firsts." 

John Gibson's 31 Saves, Dylan Larkin's OT Goal Help Red Wings Win Fourth Straight GameThe Detroit Red Wings have now won four consecutive games, the latest being a 2-1 triumph in overtime over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena.

The Edmonton Oilers, who are the next opponent for the Red Wings on Sunday afternoon, feature a formidable up-front presence of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, two of the most offensively gifted players in the world. 

Their talent isn't lost on Sandin-Pellikka, who will play against them for the first time in his career.

Don't expect him to be intimidated, however. 

"It's the best league in the world, so getting my first game was good for me," he said of the impending matchup. "Those two are really good players, but I have to have my head up and know when I'm on the ice I have to be a bit more cautious." 

It'll be a fun challenge."

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Isaac Howard needs to go to the AHL. Not because he's a bad player. Not because he doesn't have a future in Edmonton. But because the best thing for his development right now is getting consistent minutes in Bakersfield rather than sitting in the press box or playing eight minutes a night in a bottom-six role he's not ready for.

The Oilers made the decision to keep Howard on the opening night roster, which was understandable given his college production and the hole left by Zach Hyman's injury. But a few games in, it's becoming clear that Howard isn't quite ready for the NHL grind. Early observations showed him looking "a little behind the play," which isn't a knock on his talent—it's just the reality of jumping straight from college hockey to the NHL without any professional seasoning.

The longer the Oilers wait to send him down, the harder it becomes. Waiting until mid-season to make that decision risks damaging Howard's confidence. Right now, a move to the AHL can be framed as part of the development plan. Three months from now, after he's been a healthy scratch for weeks or struggled through inconsistent ice time, it starts to feel like a demotion driven by failure rather than development strategy.

In Bakersfield, Howard could play 20 minutes a night. He could be in all situations—power play, penalty kill, late-game scenarios. He could make mistakes and learn from them without those mistakes costing the Oilers points in a tight playoff race. He could adjust to the speed and physicality of professional hockey against AHL competition before being asked to handle NHL-level pressure.

Compare Howard's situation to Matt Savoie. Savoie already played a full season in the AHL, putting up 54 points in 66 games with Bakersfield. He learned the professional game. He figured out how to produce consistently over an 82-game schedule. He showed he could handle penalty-killing responsibilities. That preparation is why Savoie looks more ready for NHL duty right now—he's already done the developmental work that Howard still needs.

Howard jumped straight from college to the NHL, and that's a massive leap. The longest season he's played is 37 games at Michigan State. He's never experienced the grind of professional hockey, never learned how to manage his body and energy over a long season, never faced the night-to-night consistency requirements of the pro game. Those lessons are better learned in the AHL where he can play through mistakes rather than watching from the press box.

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The other reality is roster composition. Zach Hyman is expected back in early November. When he returns, the Oilers' forward group gets even more crowded. Where does Howard fit when Hyman is back and healthy? He's already competing for ice time now. Add Hyman back into the mix, and Howard's minutes shrink even further—or disappear entirely.

Sending Howard to the AHL now, before Hyman returns, allows the organization to frame it as a proactive development decision rather than a reaction to roster crunch. It preserves Howard's confidence by making the move before he's had weeks of sitting out or playing minimal minutes. It gives him a clear path forward: go dominate in Bakersfield, show you're ready, and earn your way back up.

There's no shame in spending time in the AHL for a 21-year-old who's never played professional hockey. Every player's development path is different. Some guys can jump straight from college to the NHL and thrive. Others need that intermediate step to adjust. Howard looks like he needs that step, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Reasonable Expectation For Savoie and Howard Moving ForwardIsaac Howard and Matt Savoie are generating buzz in Edmonton, and with good reason. <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers#google_vignette">The Oilers</a> need them to contribute this season. But let's be realistic about what "contribute" actually means for two 21-year-olds making the jump to full-time NHL duty.

The risk of keeping him in Edmonton is wasting a year of development. If Howard spends this season bouncing between the press box and playing eight minutes a night in a fourth-line role, what does he actually learn? How does he develop his offensive game when he's not getting opportunities to make plays? How does his confidence survive watching from the stands while the team wins or loses without him?

In Bakersfield, Howard can be the guy. He can play top-line minutes. He can be on the ice in key situations. He can work on the parts of his game that need refinement—the positioning, the pace, the defensive responsibility—without the pressure of every mistake being magnified in the NHL spotlight. That's how you develop offensive players. You give them ice time and opportunity to figure it out.

Matt Savoie's success right now is proof that the AHL development path works. He didn't skip that step. He went to Bakersfield, dominated, learned the pro game, and came back ready. Howard deserves the same opportunity.

Did The Oilers Dodge A Bullet With Carter Hart?Carter Hart signed a professional tryout with the Vegas Golden Knights today, and the timing couldn't be more telling. He won't be eligible to suit up until December 1st due to disciplinary measures from the league. And yet, Vegas is betting on a goaltender who hasn't played meaningful hockey in nearly two years to potentially solve their crease issues.

The Oilers should send Isaac Howard to Bakersfield now. Not as a punishment. Not as a demotion. But as a development decision that gives him the best chance to become the player everyone believes he can be. Let him play 20 minutes a night. Let him make mistakes and learn from them. Let him build confidence by producing at the AHL level before being asked to contribute in the NHL.

Sooner rather than later. Before confidence becomes an issue. Before Hyman returns and makes the roster decision even more complicated. Before sitting in the press box becomes the norm rather than the exception. Send him down now, let him develop properly, and bring him back when he's actually ready.

That's what's best for Isaac Howard. That's what's best for the Oilers.

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There isn’t much to excited about around the Florida Panthers these days.

On Saturday, Florida dropped their fourth straight outing on their current five-game road trip, a 3-0 blanking by former Panthers goalie Alex Lyon and the Buffalo Sabres.

One of the more memorable moments from the game, as there weren’t many from a Panthers perspective, came courtesy of Brad Marchand and Rasmus Dahlin.

About midway through the second period, Dahlin came up behind Marchand and gave him a cross-check to the lower back.

Marchand responded by chasing down Dahlin and checking him to the ice, proceeding to pummel him while the young defenseman ducked for cover.

After a few seconds, Marchand was pulled off Dahlin, but not without taking a souvenir with him.

As Marchand entered Florida’s penalty box he had Dahlin’s helmet in his hands, and he quickly started ripping it apart, piece by piece, before tossing the damaged bucket back on the ice.

It was a classic Marchand moment, and he was doing it at a time where it made sense to try and fire up his teammates.

You can check out the full exchange in the video below:

Dahlin gave Marchand a crosscheck in the back, and when Marchand got an opportunity, he gave it right back, threw some punches and then destroyed Dahlin's helmet 🤣 #LetsGoBuffalo#TimeToHuntpic.twitter.com/ZJnIuB5oBY

— Buffalo Hockey Moments (@SabresPlays) October 18, 2025

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Photo caption: Oct 18, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) gets held back by the linesman during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. (Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images)

The Ottawa Senators blew three different leads on Saturday afternoon, dropping a 5–4 decision to the New York Islanders at Canadian Tire Centre.  The Islanders were outshot on the day, 33-23, and their first lead of the afternoon didn't come until just over a minute left in regulation when Anders Lee snapped a 4-4 draw.

In what looked like a harmless retrieval in his own end, newcomer Jordan Spence failed to protect the puck at all. Lee chased him down, easily stole the puck, walked in on Linus Ullmark, then with almost nothing to shoot at, Lee spun around and crammed it between the goaltender's pads for the game winner.

The Senators surrendered leads of 2–0, 3–2, and 4–3 in this one. Tim Stützle, Drake Batherson, and Thomas Chabot helped lead the Sens offense with two points each. 

Ottawa opened the scoring on the power play when David Perron’s wrist shot from the top of the left circle trickled through Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin. It was the first time this season the Senators scored first in a game.

But that was only possible because of Ullmark’s incredible save early in the first period.

Ottawa native J.G. Pageau had a nearly open net to shoot at, but Ullmark stretched over with the paddle of his stick and made a fabulous save to keep the game scoreless.

The Senators ran into penalty trouble at the end of the first following back-to-back penalties by Nick Cousins and Artem Zub. That gave the Islanders a lengthy 5-on-3 opportunity—but the Senators’ much-maligned penalty kill took care of business. Zub even had a great chance when he jumped out of the penalty box, leading a 2-on-1 up the ice with Ridly Greig, but neither man could capitalize on the shot or the juicy rebound.

Ullmark was on his game again, at least in the early going, stopping Bo Horvat on a clear breakaway attempt. 

Just over five minutes into the second, with Ullmark on the bench during a delayed penalty, Shane Pinto one-timed one past Sorokin to make it 2-0 Ottawa. The goal was Pinto's NHL-leading seventh of the year. He now has more goals in the first six games of a season than any Senator in history.

But less than five minutes later, the 2-0 lead was gone, erased by two quick goals by Emil Heineman and Bo Horvat. Horvat's goal was partially the result of a bad Ottawa line change.

The back-and-forth continued at the end of the second period. Tim Stützle's wrist shot finished off a nice passing play with Drake Batherson and Nick Jensen to make it 3-2 Ottawa. A minute later, Max Shabanov tied it for the Islanders, and a minute after that, Dylan Cozens restored the lead. 

Pinto had another prime scoring chance early in the third period but was taken down on a breakaway by Matthew Schaefer. Pinto crashed hard into the goalpost but was able to get up and take the resulting penalty shot.

He aimed low glove side — a spot he admitted on Thursday is his go-to move in shootouts — but Sorokin read it perfectly and made the stop.

Moments later, the Islanders tied the game for the third time, as Matt Barzal went end to end, then dropped a pass to Kyle Palmieri, who fired a wrist shot past Ullmark. The score stayed tied at 4 until Lee put it away with 1:03 to go.

Sens' head coach Travis Green spoke calmly after the game but he was probably as critical of his team as he's been in a long time.

"Disappointing," head coach Travis Green said. "For starters, I thought our game got too loose when we had the lead, and a lot of things that we took pride in last year, we weren't good in tonight. 

"We're on the wrong side of the puck, we're not making hard plays. It's loose plays, loose passes, losing puck battles in certain areas of the rink, joining the rush when maybe there's no time to join, different things like that. Or trying to make a play inside the blue line when it's not the time or place or you have the lead. You (need to) keep making a team come 200 feet and create offense with your forecheck. That's when we're a good hockey team.

Green then went to the silver linings playbook for a moment. For example, the much maligned penalty kill went 3 for 3 on the day. But the book then closed up pretty quickly.

"We did a lot of good things tonight. I think we created 18 to 20 chances, five on five, but I thought our mindset was a little bit loose, and we should have closed that game out. It's probably a different story if we get into overtime.

"It hurts that we didn't get a point tonight, and I think our game's a little sloppy right now."

The Senators drop to 2-4 on the young season and have some time to work on some thing at practice. They're now off until Tuesday, when they host Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.

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The Vancouver Canucks are officially at the five-game mark of the 2025-26 season. Overall, it has been a mixed bag when it comes to results as Vancouver is 3-2-0 to start the year. As for some team leaders, Brock Boeser, Filip Chytil and Kiefer Sherwood each have three goals, while Conor Garland and Quinn Hughes lead the team with four points. 

One good way of evaluating the Canucks start is by using NHL EDGE. Some of the stats kept by the NHL that are available to the public include skater speed, shot location and zone time. Here is a look at where Vancouver ranks as of October 18, 2025.

Starting with shot location, the Canucks rank 17th overall with 36 high-danger shots. As for their best category, that would be mid-ranger shots, which Vancouver has generated 43 of. Lastly, the Canucks have recorded 28 long-range shots, which ranks 14th overall. 

As for goal placement, Vancouver ranks fourth in high-danger goals with nine. They also rank 17th in mid-range goals with four but have yet to record a long-range goal. Overall, the Canucks have scored 15 times this season, which ranks tied for 11th in the NHL. 

Moving over to zone time, Vancouver's best category is offensive zone time, where their 41.2% ranks 17th. Their second-best category is the defensive zone, where their 42.2% ranks 22nd. As for the natural zone, the Canucks have spent 16.6% of their puck possession around center ice, which ranks 30th in the NHL. 

As for speed bursts, Vancouver ranks 23rd overall with four bursts over 22+ MPH. The four players who have hit over 22 MPH are Tyler Myers, Jake DeBrusk, Conor Garland and Max Sasson. Unsurprisingly, Sasson has the fastest clocked speed this season at 22.60 versus the Chicago Blackhawks. 

Shifting over to shot speed, the Canucks have an average shot speed of 59.75 MPH, which ranks 13th in the NHL. This year's shot speed leader is Quinn Hughes, who fired a shot at 95.04 MPH versus the Dallas Stars. Only Brock has recorded a shot over 90 MPH, which was clocked at 90.33 against the Calgary Flames. 

Moving over to individuals, it is not surprising that few have skated more miles than Hughes. So far, he has skated 19.97 miles, which is an average of 9.00 per 60 minutes. Hughes' most logged miles in a game are 4.42, while his top period was measured at 1.55 miles. 

Looking at goaltending, Thatcher Demko ranks in the top 10 for both high-danger shots saved and faced. His 29 saves are tied for fifth while his 32 shots faced is tied for eight. Demko also has a save percentage above .900 in each of his three games, which is tied for third in the NHL. 

As for Kevin Lankinen, he has faced 20 high-danger shots so far this year. That is the most from any area, with long-range ranking second at 17. Lankinen has also recorded a five-on-five save percentage of over .900 in both his starts, with his .962 against the Blackhawks leading the way. 

Lastly, Vancouver does have one league leader according to NHL EDGE. So far this season, Jake DeBrusk has 11 high-danger shots, which is tied with Stars forward Jason Robertson. DeBrusk and Robertson are the only players with double-digit high-danger shots, while six others are tied for third with nine. 

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Mike Sullivan is set to go head-to-head against Martin St. Louis in what should be an entertaining coaching chess match when the New York Rangers take on the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

Over the years, Sullivan has had different experiences with St. Louis. Sullivan coached against St. Louis when he was a player and now in his new role as head coach of the Canadiens. 

What many people may not actually remember is that when Sullivan was an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Lightning from 2007 to 2009 under John Tortorella, he had the distinct opportunity to coach St. Louis. 

During his experience coaching St. Louis, Sullivan got to see his intelligence and love for hockey from a personal standpoint. 

While St. Louis’ rise to coaching fame may surprise some people, Sullivan knew he always had it in him to take this extraordinary step from playing to coaching.

“I'm not surprised one bit,” Sullivan said of if he’s surprised that St. Louis has become a successful NHL coach. “I coached against him, and I coached with him. I coached Marty for a few years, got to know him extremely well. Doesn't surprise me one bit the success he's having. He loves hockey. He's a student of the game, always has been. 

“He had an insatiable appetite to be the best as a player. Was always engaged in the learning process, whether it be video and things of that nature, so it doesn't surprise me one bit. He was a terrific player. He was an even better person to coach.”

As a player, St. Louis was electric, putting his speed and hockey IQ on full display. He runs the Canadiens in a similar fashion. 

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The Habs play an up-tempo, exhilarating style of hockey. It’s partly due to electrifying young talent, including Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Lane Hudson, but it’s also due to what St. Louis provides as a coach and the system he has implemented.

Since St. Louis took over as the Canadiens’ head coach in 2022, he has helped the franchise navigate through a difficult rebuild, while assisting in changing the culture in Montreal. 

Maybe the Rangers aren’t quite in a rebuild, but Sullivan will look to follow in St. Louis’ footsteps in changing the culture in New York and helping the Blueshirts find a new identity.

In a move that will invariably stir up controversy, the Philadelphia Flyers and head coach Rick Tocchet have decided to put Jett Luchanko in the press box ahead of the team's first matchup with top defense prospect Zeev Buium.

The two 19-year-olds, of course, will be superimposed for the rest of their careers by fans and draft analysts alike.

Notoriously, the Flyers had traded down one spot from 12 to 13 at the 2024 NHL Draft, allowing the Wild to move up and draft the undersized but wildly skilled Buium. The Flyers, extra third-round pick in hand, went with Luchanko one pick later.

That move threw significant flak at the Flyers, as the team opted to go with positional need over another undersized defenseman, citing the presences of Cam York, Jamie Drysdale, and Emil Andrae on the defense already.

Of course, Andrae could be traded for his lack of size and fit with the Flyers' philosophies, while Drysdale, for all his talents, has one point in four games this season.

The 6-foot Buium is still learning the ropes as he goes along, but he's already up to one goal, four assists, and five points in five games with the Wild - all of which have come on the power play.

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It goes without saying that the -7 rating is lackluster, but Buium is already playing 20:51 a night in his nascent NHL career. A coach like John Hynes trusting him like that speaks volumes.

As for Luchanko, the speedy center is still without his first professional goal, and has yet to record a point in his first seven NHL games.

The 2024 first-round pick isn't exactly being placed in a position to succeed playing on the fourth line with fellow rookie Nikita Grebenkin and Garnet Hathaway, but the current results are what they are.

Buium has already emerged as a power play specialist, if nothing else, for the Wild, while the Flyers are still deciding what to do with their young prospect in Luchanko on a daily basis.

With Luchanko (and Grebenkin) getting pulled from the lineup, the Flyers announced Saturday that veterans Nick Deslauriers and Rodrigo Abols will enter the lineup.

Additionally, Egor Zamula replaces Adam Ginning on defense.

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Anders Lee and Kyle Palmieri scored in the third period to help the New York Islanders top the Ottawa Senators 5-4 on Saturday.

Bo Horvat, Max Shabanov and Emil Heineman also scored for New York in its second consecutive win. Lee added two assists, and Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 shots.

Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist for Ottawa, which dropped to 1-1 on a four-game homestand. Shane Pinto scored his seventh goal this season, and Linus Ullmark made 18 saves.

David Perron put Ottawa in front with a power-play goal with 2:59 left in the opening period, and Dylan Cozens gave the Senators a 4-3 lead with his third goal with 1:13 to go in the second.

But Mathew Barzal set up Palmieri for the tying goal 6:00 into the third. Lee made it 5-4 with 1:03 remaining, beating Ullmark for his first goal of the season.

Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NHL draft, picked up an assist on Shabanov’s goal in the second. He has one goal and four assists during a five-game point streak.

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Both teams are at home on Tuesday night. The Islanders take on the San Jose Sharks, and the Senators face the Edmonton Oilers.