Zach Metsa - NHL News & Rumors

Pots first career NHL goal Metsa scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over the Canucks.

Impact The 27-year-old rookie pounced on a loose puck and gave the Sabres a 4-0 lead early in the third period, a goal that wound up being the GWG after the Canucks staged a late rally. It was Metsa's first career NHL point in his 12th game, and he should continue to fill a bottom-pairing role while Conor Timmins (leg) and Michael Kesselring (lower body) remain on the shelf.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

"It's Pretty Special" | Zach Metsa After First NHL Goal In Win Over Canucks | Buffalo Sabres

JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Tuch has goal and assist as Sabres beat Canucks 5-3 for 11th win in 12 games

Alex Tuch had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres held on to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 for their 11th win in 12 games

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Brought up from AHL Metsa was recalled from AHL Rochester on Sunday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact The Sabres assigned Noah Ostlund to the minors in a corresponding move. Metsa's recall provides Buffalo with a sixth defenseman ahead of Monday's road game against Calgary, but it's unclear if he will get a chance to play.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Monday Metsa was sent to AHL Rochester on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Metsa was called up by the Sabres in mid-November, but he didn't appear in any games during his two-week stint in the NHL. He'll head back to the minors since Josh Norris (upper body) will return from injured reserve Monday against Winnipeg. Metsa should have a chance to see more consistent playing time with Rochester.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins NHL club Metsa was called up from AHL Rochester on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Metsa spent the last few weeks in the minors, but he was on the ice for morning skate ahead of Monday's matchup against the Oilers, signaling that he's rejoined the NHL club. Metsa made four appearances for the Sabres earlier in the year, and he recorded no points, two blocked shots, a hit, a plus-3 rating and two PIM while averaging 8:49 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three assists in AHL win Metsa logged three assists in AHL Rochester's 5-3 win over Bridgeport on Saturday.

Impact Metsa is up to two goals and eight assists during his six-game point streak. The 27-year-old made his NHL debut earlier this season, logging four appearances while the Sabres were short on the blue line. He's continued to dominate on offense since his return to the AHL, and he could be in line for another call-up should the Sabres need extra defensive depth.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to AHL affiliate Metsa was assigned to AHL Rochester on Monday.

Impact During his first taste of NHL action, Metsa didn't earn a point in four appearances with Buffalo while contributing one shot on goal, two blocked shots, one hit and a plus-3 rating. His return to the minors opens a potential roster spot for the Sabres to activate Michael Kesselring (lower body) from injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's game against Columbus.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

"Grateful For The Opportunity" | Zach Metsa On Recall To NHL | Buffalo Sabres

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Recalled by Buffalo Metsa was recalled from AHL Rochester on Thursday.

Impact Metsa hasn't yet made his NHL debut, but he'll join the Sabres to provide additional depth after Ryan Johnson was sent down Thursday. It's not yet clear whether Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) or Michael Kesselring (lower body) will be able to suit up Saturday against Florida, but Metsa will be a candidate to see playing time if they're sidelined.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sent to AHL Metsa was returned to AHL Rochester on Saturday.

Impact Metsa was recalled Friday to fill out the Sabres' roster for their preseason finale against Pittsburgh. He has spent the last two seasons with the Amerks and is likely to spend most, if not all, of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Buffalo Metsa was called up by the Sabres on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Metsa will join the NHL club ahead of Friday's preseason finale against the Penguins since Radim Mrtka won't play due to an illness. Metsa hasn't yet made his NHL debut and will likely head back to the minors ahead of the regular season.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Tuch has goal and assist as Sabres beat Canucks 5-3 for 11th win in 12 games