Ellis' shutout propels Sabres past Blue Jackets Thursday
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Buffalo, N.Y.: Rookie Colten Ellis recorded his first NHL shutout, stopping 37 shots as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0 on Thursday night; Josh Doan scored twice while Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn and Rasmus Dahlin also tallied.
The win brought Buffalo to 49 victories and preserved its Atlantic Division lead with a week left in the regular season; Columbus dropped to a 1-6-1 stretch in eight games, sits ninth in the East, and has two games remaining.
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Timeline
- 1. Tuesday: Columbus beat Detroit 4-3 in overtime.
- 2. Day before the Buffalo game: Alex Lyon sustained a lower-body strain in practice.
- 3. Thursday night: Colten Ellis started and recorded his first NHL shutout in a 5-0 Buffalo win.
- 4. After the game: Buffalo reached 49 wins and maintained the Atlantic Division lead with one week left.
- 5. Following the loss: Columbus fell to 1-6-1 over eight games and remained ninth with two games remaining.
Why it matters
If you're a Sabres fan, this is a thrilling time. Rookie Colten Ellis is showing promise, and the team is leading the Atlantic Division. Keep an eye on the final games. If they maintain this momentum, it could mean a strong playoff run.
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