Buffalo Sabres

Luukkonen turned aside 25 of 28 shots for an .893 save percentage in 58:41 of action. He surrendered three even-strength goals while the fourth was an empty-netter, taking the loss despite a decent overall performance.

Fantasy Impact: Luukkonen remains a fringe fantasy play, best deployed against favorable matchups or as a streaming option. His save percentage can dip if the Sabres’ defense struggles, but he also has the potential to post strong numbers when Buffalo locks down in its own end.

Tuch scored Buffalo’s second goal of the night, finishing with two shots on net over 20:22. He registered three hits and took a minor penalty, adding physical play to his offensive toolkit.

Fantasy Impact: Tuch’s power-forward style and consistent top-six usage make him a valuable fantasy option. He brings goals, shots, and a knack for racking up hits. Managers can rely on him as a solid source of secondary scoring and peripheral stats, especially when Buffalo’s offense is in a groove.

Dahlin contributed one assist and delivered three shots on net in 24:44, the highest ice time among Sabres skaters. Though he recorded a minus-1 rating, he added a block and four hits, emphasizing his all-around presence on the ice.

Fantasy Impact: An elite blue-liner, Dahlin remains a must-start in virtually all leagues. He offers a strong combination of points, hits, shots, and high-end power-play potential. Even in defeat, he continues to stuff the stat sheet across multiple categories.

JJ Peterka was able to find the back of the net for the Sabres Thursday night, scoring one goal in a 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Fantasy Impact: Peterka continues a productive stretch in the offensive zone, notching points in six of his last eight games (six goals, three assists) for the Sabres. The winger has provided fantasy managers with a surprising option as part of an underperforming Buffalo lineup, posting 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists) in 55 games so far this season.

Jason Zucker recorded three assists, including one on the power play, in Buffalo's dominant 8-2 victory over the Rangers on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Zucker extended his point streak to five games, accumulating two goals and eight points in that span. The veteran winger has been on a tear since the calendar flipped to 2025, producing seven goals—four on the power play—and 18 points over his last 15 outings. His increased offensive role, particularly with the man advantage, makes him a strong fantasy asset in deeper formats, especially for managers in need of scoring depth.

Ryan McLeod scored twice in Buffalo's 8-2 rout of the Rangers on Saturday, contributing the Sabres' fourth and seventh goals of the game.

Fantasy Impact: McLeod has been on a tear since returning from an upper-body injury, delivering eight goals and 12 points over his last 11 outings. With 14 goals and 30 points on the season, the 25-year-old is finding his stride offensively at the right time. While his overall production remains inconsistent, his recent hot streak makes him a viable streaming option in deeper fantasy formats, particularly in goal-heavy leagues.

Henri Jokiharju scored his second goal of the season and posted a plus-2 rating in Buffalo’s commanding 8-2 victory over the Rangers on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Jokiharju snapped a six-game point drought with his late third-period tally. While he also found the scoresheet for Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off, his offensive output at the NHL level has been underwhelming, with just five points across 40 games. The 25-year-old remains a depth defenseman, offering more stability than Buffalo’s fringe blue-line options but lacking consistent fantasy appeal. His role in the Sabres' bottom-four limits his production, making him a low-priority option outside of deep leagues.

Cozens found the back of the net for one of Buffalo’s four goals, finishing with one shot on target in 15:58. He logged a minus-1 rating but contributed four faceoff wins on eight draws (50.0%). Cozens also picked up a minor penalty, adding two penalty minutes to his ledger.

Fantasy Impact: Cozens offers a blend of scoring touch and peripheral production, though his plus-minus can fluctuate on a team that occasionally struggles defensively. He remains a solid mid-tier option at center, especially in leagues tracking faceoffs and penalty minutes, and should continue to see top-six minutes.

James Reimer turned aside 27 shots in the Sabres' 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, securing his first victory since Nov. 23. Despite the long winless stretch, Reimer has posted a respectable 2.55 GAA and .908 save percentage in nine outings with Buffalo, though his record in that span sits at 2-4-1.

Fantasy Impact: Reimer has delivered solid numbers in a backup role but hasn't seen much goal support. With Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) unavailable Tuesday, Reimer stepped up, though he may not see another start until after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. His value remains limited to deeper formats where goalie depth is crucial.

Kulich recorded two goals, two shots, and four PIM in Friday's 4-3 win over the Predators.

Fantasy Impact: Kulich continues to shine offensively, extending his point streak to three games with this multi-goal performance. The young forward has racked up seven points (four goals, three assists) over his last five outings, showcasing his growing confidence in the NHL. With 11 goals and 16 points through 37 games, Kulich is making a case for a larger role, making him a name to monitor in deeper fantasy formats.

Tage Thompson found the back of the net on five shots and posted a plus-2 rating in the Sabres' 3-2 victory against the Canucks on Tuesday. The goal extended his point streak to four games, during which he has tallied two goals and three assists.

Fantasy Impact: Thompson has remained productive despite constant changes to Buffalo's top line, showcasing his ability to excel alongside a rotating cast of linemates. The 25-year-old center now has 21 goals, 18 assists, and 130 shots on net through 42 games this season. His combination of scoring ability, volume shooting, and top-line role makes him a high-end asset in all fantasy formats. Managers should confidently start Thompson as he continues his strong form.

Jack Quinn netted two goals, finishing with a plus-three rating and three shots on goal in 17:50 of ice time. He played 4:32 on the power play.

Fantasy Impact: Quinn continues to demonstrate his scoring prowess and value in fantasy leagues. His top-six role and power-play involvement make him a must-roster option in standard formats, especially for managers seeking goal-scoring upside.

Bowen Byram notched one assist in the Sabres' 4-2 loss to the Capitals Saturday night.

Fantasy Impact: Byram has fought issues with consistency in the offensive zone, recording points in five of his last 10 games (one goal, five assists) for the Sabres. The defenseman has been more active in his own zone as part of a disappointing Buffalo lineup, recording 37 blocked shots and 27 hits to go along with 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) in 30 games so far this season.

Owen Power tallied two points for the Sabres Wednesday night, scoring one goal and picking up one assist in a 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact: Power has heated up in the offensive zone of late, recording points in each of his last three games (one goal, three assists) for the Sabres. The defenseman has been one of the few reliable options as part of a disappointing Buffalo lineup, notching 19 points (four goals, 15 assists) to go along with 47 blocked shots in 29 games so far this season.

Zach Benson scored the first goal of the game for Buffalo during a 3-2 shootout win versus Calgary. He scored on his only shot in the game while playing 11:06 minutes in the win.

Fantasy Impact: It was the second goal of the season for Benson in nine games played. Both of his goals have come in the last two games. He also has one assist and a minus-two rating this year.

Kyle Okposo has been traded to the Florida Panthers by the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Calle Sjalin and a conditional 2024 seventh-round pick. (Source: NHL.com on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Okposo will join a Florida squad battling for the top spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs as the club looks to return to the Stanley Cup Finals for a second consecutive season. The veteran provides more value as a reliable defensive forward option, recording 22 points (12 goals, 10 assists) to go along with 61 hits in 61 games so far this season.

Victor Olofsson delivered two assists during a 3-2 win versus Pittsburgh. He had one shot attempt and finished with an even rating in 14:09 minutes of ice time.

Fantasy Impact: He has four assists in his last two games. This season in 14 games, Olofsson has two goals and five assists with a minus-one rating.

Jeff Skinner scored a power-play goal during a 3-2 win versus Chicago. He scored on his only shot attempt in 15:00 minutes of ice time.

Fantasy Impact: In his last five games, he has two goals and one assist with 16 shots in that span. This season in 18 games Skinner has eight goals and six assists with a minus-four rating.

Casey Mittelstadt had an assist during a 3-2 overtime loss to Carolina. He had one shot attempt and finished with a minus-two rating in 21:39 minutes of ice time.

Fantasy Impact: He currently has a five-game point streak with two goals and four assists in that span. In 13 games this season Mittelstadt has three goals and nine assists with a plus-three rating.

Eric Comrie stopped 24-of-25 shots during a 3-1 win versus the New York Islanders.

Fantasy Impact: It was his first game of the season. Last year Comrie played in 19 games posting a 9-9-1 record with a 3.67 GAA and a .886 SV%.