Colten Ellis - NHL News & Rumors

How a lesser-known NHL contract rule impacts Colten Ellis and the Sabres goalie plans The Buffalo Sabres claimed Colten Ellis off waivers at the beginning of last season, and at the time, they didn't really know what they had....

JULY 7 • SABRENOISE.COM

Falls to Stars in shootout Ellis turned aside 25 shots in regulation and overtime but only one of four shootout attempts in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Dallas.

Impact The Stars had Ellis' number in the shootout, with Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnson both beating the netminder to his glove side. Ellis wraps up the regular season with an 8-4-2 record over 16 outings with a 2.90 GAA and .903 save percentage, and he'll back up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to begin the playoffs until Alex Lyon (lower body) is healthy.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Quinn Scores Again In The Shootout! | Stars Beat Sabres 4-3 | Buffalo Sabres Highlights

APRIL 16 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 16 • YOUTUBE

Wyatt Johnston seals Stars' regular season-ending 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal and the Dallas Stars posted their third consecutive 50-win season with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night in...

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Guarding goal Wednesday Ellis will start at home versus the Stars on Wednesday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Ellis will get the nod in the regular-season finale for the Sabres. He'll likely open the postseason as backup to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen while Alex Lyon (lower body) is on the mend. Ellis earned his first career shutout in his last start, which was a 37-save effort Thursday versus the Blue Jackets.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Another clinching scenario close for Sabres as Saturday's NHL action rolls into focus Colten Ellis had the big performance for the Buffalo Sabres as they defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night and maintained cont...

APRIL 11 • SABRENOISE.COM

Colten Ellis First-Career Shutout! | Sabres Beat Blue Jackets 5-0 | Buffalo Sabres

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

Colten Ellis passed the ultimate playoff test for Sabres against the Blue Jackets On Thursday, head coach Lindy Ruff announced that Alex Lyon suffered an injury during practice on Wednesday and could miss the start of the...

APRIL 10 • SABRENOISE.COM

Three Stars of the Night | NHL.com Moritz Seider (Goal and 4 assists), Colten Ellis (37-Save Shutout) and Cole Caufield (50 Goal of the season) earn Thursday's honors

APRIL 10 • NHL.COM

First career NHL shutout Ellis made 37 saves in a 5-0 win over Columbus on Thursday.

Impact It was Ellis' first start and just his second appearance for Buffalo since Feb. 3. And it was his first career shutout. Ellis' 37 saves are tied for the third-most by a rookie netminder in a shutout in Sabres' history. Linus Ullmark stopped 40 and Martin Biron made 39 saves. Ellis is slotted into the number two spot in Buffalo with Alex Lyon out for at least a week with a lower-body injury.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

"Ellis Is The First Guy To The Rink" | Lindy Ruff On Colten Ellis' Shutout, Work Ethic | Sabres

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

"We Want Home Ice" | Colten Ellis On Buffalo Sabres Shutout Win, Upcoming NHL Playoffs

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

"I Love It Here" | Josh Doan On Calling Buffalo Home, The Support From Sabres Fans

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

Colten Ellis stops 37 shots for first NHL career shutout in Sabres 5-0 win over Blue Jackets

Rookie Colten Ellis stopped 37 shots for his first NHL career shutout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat Columbus 5-0 to dent the Blue Jackets’ playoff chances

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss start of playoffs with strained lower body muscle

Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss the start of the playoffs due to a strained lower-body muscle

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Starting against Columbus Ellis will start at home against the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Ellis has seen minimal work in recent weeks, but he'll likely serve as the No. 2 option behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen over the final week of the regular season, and potentially the start of the playoffs, since Alex Lyon (lower body) is considered week-to-week. Across 14 appearances this year, Ellis has gone 7-4-1 with a 3.13 GAA and .895 save percentage.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three goals in relief Ellis turned away 20 of 23 shots on net in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Washington.

Impact Ellis entered Saturday's contest in relief of Alex Lyon and put together a fair outing despite the loss. Overall, Ellis now holds a 7-4-1 record, a 3.13 GAA and an .895 save percentage across 14 games this season. Saturday's outing was the 25-year-old netminder's first appearance since the Olympic break, and he should likely see some more playing time now that the Sabres have qualified for the playoffs. His next chance to take the ice is Monday's home game against the Lightning.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres

Aliaksei Protas had a goal and assist in his return from injury and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres must give Colten Ellis a chance to prove himself before it's too late Ahead of a crucial offseason, the Sabres should give the 25-year-old goalie another chance to showcase his worth for Buffalo's future in net...

MARCH 19 • SABRENOISE.COM

Set for backup duties Ellis (undisclosed) will back up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for Tuesday's game versus the Golden Knights, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Ellis hasn't played since Feb. 3 versus the Lightning, but he was recently bothered by an injury. Even now that he's healthy, Ellis is unlikely to see much playing time as long as Luukkonen and Alex Lyon continue to play well.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of action Ellis (undisclosed) will not suit up versus Toronto on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Ellis last saw action on Feb. 3, stopping 31 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to Tampa Bay. He is 7-4-1 with a 3.11 GAA and an .896 save percentage across 13 outings this season. Ellis is currently the Sabres' third-string goaltender, as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon are ahead of him on the Sabres' depth chart.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

"A Chance He Plays" | Lindy Ruff With Alex Tuch Injury Update | Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

In doubt Saturday Ellis is questionable to suit up against the Maple Leafs on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Ellis has appeared in a game for the Sabres since Feb. 3 against the Lightning, so it's possible his undisclosed injury won't impact his availability for the Sabres. In his 13 outings, the 25-year-old backstop is sporting a 7-4-1 record, 3.11 GAA and .896 save percentage.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

"We Just Have To Keep Rolling" | Colten Ellis After Loss To Tampa Bay Lightning | Buffalo Sabres

FEBRUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

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Wyatt Johnston seals Stars' regular season-ending 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

Colten Ellis stops 37 shots for first NHL career shutout in Sabres 5-0 win over Blue Jackets

Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss start of playoffs with strained lower body muscle

Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres