BECK MALENSTYN NEWS

Ends dry spell with helper Malenstyn notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Malenstyn ended a 25-game point drought with a helper on Tyson Kozak's second-period goal. The 27-year-old Malenstyn has mostly played in a fourth-line role this season, but even he couldn't miss out on contributing in a game where 14 of the Sabres' 18 skaters earned a point. For the season, he's produced 10 points, 55 shots on net, 174 hits, 52 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating over 67 appearances.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling on offense Malenstyn's point drought reached 23 games in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Wild.

Impact Malenstyn has a minus-11 rating, 17 shots on net, 67 hits and 16 blocked shots in that span. The 27-year-old has mostly played on the fourth line this season, but a drought of this length is a bit much for even the least goal-oriented players. His first season as a Sabre has been disappointing with just nine points, a minus-16 rating, 53 shots on net, 167 hits, 52 blocked shots and 25 PIM across 64 appearances.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Guenther puts Utah ahead to stay in 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres

Dylan Guenther scored on a rebound with 5:47 to play to put the Utah Hockey Club ahead to stay in a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Fight-filled 3rd leads to 134 penalty minutes in Red Wings' 7-3 win over Sabres

Buffalo’s Alex Tuch and Detroit captain Michael Rasmussen were the first to drop the gloves in the fight-filled third period of the Red Wings’ 7-3 victory

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Available Saturday Malenstyn (back) is expected to be an option for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Malenstyn might be a healthy scratch, but he's available if the Sabres choose to dress him. The 27-year-old has four goals, nine points and 125 hits in 50 outings in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Malenstyn (back) will miss Saturday's clash against Nashville, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Malenstyn has four goals, nine points, 125 hits and 42 blocks in 50 appearances in 2024-25. Tyson Kozak (illness) was activated off injured reserve, so Malenstyn's exit from the lineup coincidentally coincides with Kozak drawing back in.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back spasms Malenstyn exited Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets due to back spasms, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Malenstyn came off the ice clutching his back after a shift on the penalty kill and did not return. The 27-year-old will have some extra time to get things in order, as the Sabres don't play again until Saturday's game in Nashville. If he can't suit up, Sam Lafferty will likely draw back into the lineup.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist in return Malenstyn posted an assist and four hits in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Malenstyn helped out on a Ryan McLeod tally within the first minute of the game. After missing three contests due to an illness, Malenstyn showed no ill effects Wednesday, with his 15:05 of ice time ranking fourth among Sabres forwards. The 26-year-old winger has nine points, 36 shots on net, 100 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 41 appearances, primarily in a bottom-six role.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice participant Malenstyn (illness) completed a full practice Monday, clearing the way for him to suit up against the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

Impact Malenstyn looks poised to return to action for the first time since Jan. 4 versus the Golden Knights, a stretch of three games on the shelf due to his illness. In his first season with the Sabres, the 26-year-old center has recorded four goals and four assists and is behind his 2023-24 pace when he notched 21 goals in 81 outings with the Capitals.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Malenstyn (illness) is expected to miss Saturday's tilt against Seattle, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Malenstyn also missed the Sabres' previous two games. He has four goals and eight points in 40 appearances in 2024-25. Malenstyn primarily serves on the fourth line when healthy.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Malenstyn (illness) will be a game-time decision versus Seattle on Saturday, per Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic.

Impact Malenstyn has missed the last two games with the illness. He partook in practice Friday but his status will not be determined until closer to game time. Malenstyn has four goals, four assists and 96 hits across 40 outings this season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel to Ottawa Malenstyn (illness) won't travel with the Sabres ahead of Thursday's road matchup against the Senators, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Malenstyn continues to deal with an illness, and he'll be sidelined for a second consecutive game Thursday. Tyson Kozak was recalled by Buffalo on Wednesday and should enter the lineup while Malenstyn and Jiri Kulich (lower body) are unavailable.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Malenstyn is dealing with an illness and seems unlikely to play against the Capitals, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Malenstyn hasn't yet missed a game this season, but he'll likely be unavailable for Monday's home game against Washington. He should be considered day-to-day at this point, while Sam Lafferty will likely return to the lineup if Malenstyn is unavailable Monday.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Tuesday Malenstyn scored a goal and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Malenstyn tied the game at 2-2 in the third period. The 26-year-old forward put up five points, 14 shots on net and 37 hits over 14 outings in December, which has been his most productive month of the campaign. He's logged a total of eight points, 34 shots on net, 90 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating while playing in a defensive role on the fourth line.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Johnston scores go-ahead goal midway through 3rd period as Stars beat Sabres 4-2

Wyatt Johnston scored the tiebreaking goal in his 200th NHL game as the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Scores in blowout win Malenstyn scored a goal, added three hits and blocked two shots in Monday's 7-1 win over the Islanders.

Impact The Sabres ended a 13-game skid, and it was Malenstyn's goal at 2:07 of the first period that got the party started. He snapped his personal six-game slump with the goal. The 26-year-old forward has been a fixture on the fourth line this season, producing seven points, 31 shots on net, 31 blocked shots, 88 hits, 15 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 35 appearances.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Dahlin stars as the Sabres stop a 13-game slide by routing the Islanders 7-1

Rasmus Dahlin had four assists and the Buffalo Sabres stopped a 13-game slide by routing the New York Islanders 7-1

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Generates helper Malenstyn posted an assist and five hits in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Malenstyn has earned three points over four games in December, doubling his point total for the season. The 26-year-old has added 25 shots on net, 70 hits, 23 blocked shots and 13 PIM over 28 appearances. Malenstyn has limited scoring upside in a fourth-line role, but he has been steady in the non-scoring areas.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Lowry scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Sabres and end 4-game skid

Adam Lowry scored 3:59 into overtime to end the Winnipeg Jets’ four-game losing streak in a 3-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Nets goal in loss Malenstyn scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Malenstyn's tally at 11:49 of the first period chased Alexandar Georgiev from the game. The goal snapped a run of 10 contests without a point for Malenstyn, who remains locked in as a fourth-liner for the Sabres. The 26-year-old forward is up to four points, 22 shots on net, 57 hits, 22 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 25 outings this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another Colorado comeback: Avalanche rally from 4-goal deficit this time in 5-4 win over Sabres

The Colorado Avalanche continue to struggle with slow starts this season

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Artturi Lehkonen's late goal caps Avalanche's 5-goal rally in 5-4 win over the Sabres

Artturi Lehkonen scored with 4:22 left, and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a four-goal deficit in a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press