Colten Ellis Tending the Crease for Buffalo Sabres vs. Oilers

Colten Ellis will start in goal for the Buffalo Sabres against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. The 25-year-old goalie has played limited minutes for the Sabres this season but has been effective, holding a 2-1-0 record with a 3.35 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage over three appearances. Ellis is coming off an overtime win in Detroit on Saturday and will be making back-to-back starts for the first time this season. The Oilers' offense averages 3.10 goals per game, ranking 16th in the league. Ellis signed a two-year, two-way contract extension with the Blues in March 2025 and was claimed off waivers by the Sabres in October 2025.