Buffalo Sabres

Rasmus Dahlin tallied two points for the Sabres Saturday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 6-2 loss to the Capitals.

Fantasy Impact: Dahlin continues an impactful stretch in the offensive zone, picking up points in six of his last nine games (five goals, four assists) for the Sabres. The 25-year-old continues to reward fantasy managers with a dynamic offensive option while leading the Buffalo blueline, posting 69 points (18 goals, 51 assists) in 73 games so far this season.

Alex Tuch posted one assist in the Sabres' 6-2 loss to the Capitals Saturday night.

Fantasy Impact: Tuch has heated up in the offensive zone of late, notching points in two of his last three games (two assists) for the Sabres. The winger continues to offer head coach Lindy Ruff one of many impactful offensive options in the Buffalo lineup, recording 61 points (29 goals, 32 assists) in 74 games so far this season.

Tage Thompson tallied two points for the Sabres Tuesday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Fantasy Impact: Thompson has caught fire in the offensive zone, posting points in six of his last seven games (four goals, four assists) for the Sabres. The 28-year-old remains one of the more explosive offensive options as part of a resurgent Buffalo lineup for head coach Lindy Ruff, carrying a 1.04 point per game average (38 goals, 40 assists) in 75 games so far this season.

Josh Doan was able to tickle the twine for the Sabres Saturday night, scoring one goal in a 3-2 win over the Predators.

Fantasy Impact: Doan has heated up in the offensive zone, notching points in three of his last four games (one goal, two assists) for the Sabres. The 24-year-old continues to enjoy a breakout campaign as part of a revamped Buffalo lineup, recording 42 points (19 goals, 23 assists) in 63 games so far this season.

Jason Zucker was able to find the back of the net for the Sabres Saturday night, scoring one goal in a 3-2 win over the Predators.

Fantasy Impact: Zucker has had a nose for the net of late, scoring goals in two of his last three games (two goals) for the Sabres. The veteran winger continues to offer head coach Lindy Ruff another productive offensive option as part of a resurgent Buffalo lineup, notching 31 points (17 goals, 14 assists) so far this season.

Bowen Byram notched one assist in the Sabres' 4-3 loss to the Panthers Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Byram continues a dynamic stretch in the offensive zone, registering points in eight of his last 10 games (four goals, eight assists) for the Sabres. The 24-year-old continues to offer head coach Lindy Ruff a stable offensive option from the Buffalo blueline, recording 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 44 games so far this season.

Mattias Samuelsson posted two points for the Sabres Wednesday night, scoring one goal and picking up one assist in a 6-2 loss to the Flames.

Fantasy Impact: Samuelsson has heated up in the offensive zone, picking up points in each of his last three games (two goals, two assists) for the Sabres. The 25-year-old continues to recover from a dismal stretch in the offensive zone as part of an inconsistent Buffalo lineup for head coach Lindy Ruff, recording 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 18 games so far this season.

Ryan McLeod had two assists during a 4-2 win versus Detroit.

Fantasy Impact: In seven games this season, McLeod has two goals and two assists with a minus-two rating. Last year, in 79 games, he posted career highs in goals (20) and assists (33) with a plus-13 rating.

Conor Timmins had two assists during a 4-2 home win versus the Detroit Red Wings. He played a team-high 22:39 minutes, finishing the game with a plus-two rating.

Fantasy Impact: The two assists were the first points of the season for Timmins in seven games. Last year, he played in 69 combined games with Toronto and Pittsburgh, producing three goals and 12 assists.

Jack Quinn scored a goal and had two assists during a 4-2 home win versus Detroit. He skated 11:40 minutes, finishing the game with three shots and a plus-two rating.

Fantasy Impact: He's off to a good start this season, scoring three goals and adding three assists in seven games played.

Zach Benson had four assists during an 8-4 win versus Ottawa. It was his first action of the season after being hit in the face by a puck in practice on October 8th. He played 16:52 minutes and finished with a plus-one rating.

Fantasy Impact: Last year, he played in 75 games, scoring 10 goals and 18 assists in his second NHL season.

Alex Lyon stopped 29-of-32 shots during a 4-0 opening night loss to the New York Rangers.

Fantasy Impact: Lyon received little support on opening night from his new Sabres teammates after signing with Buffalo this summer to a two-year $3 million contract. Last year, he played in 30 games with the Detroit Red Wings, posting a record of 14-9-1 with a 3.05 GAA and .904 SV%.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.