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.

John Tavares scored his 499th NHL goal on a breakaway at 1:28 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Saturday night to end a three-game losing streak.

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

John Tavares scored his 499th career goal on a breakaway at 1:28 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game slide with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

Jack Quinn also had a night to remember with two assists and a power-play goal, while Tyson Kozak earned praise from a basketball great.

Buffalo had built its lead on the strength of defenseman Mattias Samuelsson, who finished plus-four with his first-career two-goal game. He twice got lost in coverage, stepped up in the offensive zone and beat Stolarz with perfectly placed shots. The first one opened the scoring 4:38 into the game; the second extended Buffalo’s advantage to 4-2.

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

Buffalo will be without Norris, the No. 1 center to open the season, for a "significant amount of time," according to Lindy Ruff.