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Ellis Shuts Down Sharks in 2-0 Sabres Victory
28 Oct
Summary
- Colten Ellis recorded 23 saves for his first shutout.
- Olen Zellweger and Zach Benson scored the goals.
- Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov made 38 saves.
The Buffalo Sabres halted a three-game winless streak with a decisive 2-0 victory against the San Jose Sharks. Goaltender Colten Ellis was the star, making 23 saves to record his first shutout of the season and second of his NHL career. The Sabres' offense was led by Olen Zellweger, who scored just 50 seconds into the second period with a wrist shot from the left face-off circle. Zach Benson sealed the victory with an empty-net goal late in the third period.
Despite facing significant pressure, Ellis held strong for the Sabres, who had been struggling with only two wins in their previous eight games. Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov also had a strong performance, stopping 38 shots. This loss marks the second consecutive defeat for the Sharks. Notably, Tage Thompson reached a career milestone, playing in his 500th game for the Sabres.
