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| HT/WT: 6-1, 185 lbs |
| Birthplace: River Denys, NS |
| Age: 25 |
| Experience: 1 |
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Opportunity could be knocking
Ellis stopped all six shots he faced after replacing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) in the third period of Saturday's 3-1 preseason loss to the Penguins.
The Sabres could be facing an early goaltending crisis. This is the second time this preseason Ellis has been needed in relief of an injured teammate, after Alex Lyon (upper body) left Thursday's contest. If the issues for Luukkonen and Lyon sideline them for any length of time, Ellis would get the start for Buffalo's opener Thursday against Columbus. In that scenario, Matt Villalta would be the most likely candidate to be recalled from AHL Rochester to back Ellis up.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Decent in unplanned relief appearance
Ellis stopped 16 of 18 shots in Thursday's 3-2 preseason overtime loss to the Red Wings.
It's not clear if it was planned for Ellis to play in this game, but he ended up checking in when Alex Lyon (upper body) got hurt in the first period. Ellis put in a decent performance despite the overtime loss. The 25-year-old netminder would handle a traditional backup role if Lyon is out for any length of time, though both goalies may still end up on the roster after head coach Lindy Ruff indicated before camp that the Sabres are ready to roster three netminders again in 2026-27. Ellis made 16 appearances in the 2025-26 regular season under similar circumstances, posting a 2.90 GAA and a .903 save percentage.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Could be part of timeshare early
Ellis could be part of a timeshare in the crease early in the 2026-27 campaign if he makes the Opening Night roster, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Wednesday.
Head coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday that the Sabres' goaltenders will likely share the net to begin the 2026-27 campaign. While Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon will likely see the most playing time in the crease this year, Ellis could benefit from a timeshare if he breaks camp with the Sabres. Across 16 appearances with the NHL club last year, Ellis went 8-4-2 with a 2.90 GAA and .903 save percentage.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: 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.
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.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Guarding goal Wednesday
Ellis will start at home versus the Stars on Wednesday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
Ellis will get the nod in Buffalo's regular-season finale. 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, a 37-save effort Thursday versus the Blue Jackets.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: First career NHL shutout
Ellis made 37 saves in a 5-0 win over Columbus on Thursday.
It was Ellis' first start and just his second appearance for Buffalo since Feb. 3, and he stepped up with 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 No. 2 spot behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Buffalo since Alex Lyon is out for at least a week due to a lower-body injury.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Starting against Columbus
Ellis will start at home against the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
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.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Yields three goals in relief
Ellis turned away 20 of 23 shots on net in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Washington.
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.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: 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.
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.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Remains out of action
Ellis (undisclosed) will not suit up versus Toronto on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Ellis last saw action 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.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: 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.
Ellis has not 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.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Win streak snapped
Ellis made 31 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning on Tuesday.
He came within 15 seconds of getting the game to a shootout and earn a point, but Tampa Bay wired the winner in OT. Ellis had two straight wins prior to Tuesday and will remain the No. 2 man in Buffalo as long as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) is sidelined. UPL will not be joining Finland for the 2026 Winter Olympics and time will tell if he'll be ready to return immediately after that break. Ellis is 2-0-1 in his last three games.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Facing Lightning
Ellis will protect the road net against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
Ellis will get the second half of Buffalo's back-to-back after Alex Lyon played in Monday's 5-3 win over Florida. The 25-year-old Ellis has a 7-4-0 record with a 3.05 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 12 appearances this campaign. Tampa Bay ranks second in the league during the 2025-26 season with 3.49 goals per game.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Gets win in relief
Ellis was pressed into duty in the first period Tuesday after starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen exited because of a lower-body injury. He made 16 saves in relief and allowed two goals.
Alex Lyon will step into the injury void with UPL on the shelf, but Ellis is a capable spot starter. His .898 save percentage is league average (.897), and he has three wins in his last four appearances (3-1-0).
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Nets another win
Ellis made 20 saves in a 5-3 win over Montreal on Thursday.
Ellis is currently with the Sabres while Alex Lyon (lower body) is on injured reserve. He is 2-1-0 in three starts since he was summoned from the AHL. He has allowed eight goals in those three games. Lyon was on a seven-game winning streak before he got hurt, and he's about eight days into a 7-10 day absence. There have been no reports that he has resumed skating, so it looks like Ellis will be with the Sabres for a bit longer.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Tending twine versus Montreal
Ellis will protect the home goal versus the Canadiens on Thursday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Ellis will make his third start in the last five games, which suggests he's worked his way into a timeshare with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. The 25-year-old Ellis has allowed five goals on 63 shots while going 1-1-0 in his last two outings. The Canadiens have 22 goals over their last six games, going 4-1-1 in that span.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Allows three goals in loss
Ellis turned away 28 of 31 shots on net in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.
With the game tied 2-2 entering the final period, Ellis allowed one even-strength tally before the Panthers buried an empty-netter near the end of the contest. With Monday's loss, the 25-year-old netminder now has a 5-4-0 record with a 3.11 GAA and a .900 save percentage across 10 outings this season. Since his return to the lineup from a concussion that kept him sidelined for the majority of December and the start of January, Ellis has a 1-1-0 record with a .921 save percentage across two appearances. With Alex Lyon (lower body) sidelined for at least a few more games, Ellis should get at least one more start in relief of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as he tries to work his way into a more consistent role in the Sabres' crease. Ellis' next chance to take the ice is Wednesday against the Flyers.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Defending home crease Monday
Ellis will start Monday's home matchup against the Panthers, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Ellis returned to the crease Thursday against the Rangers and saved 30 of 32 shots (.938 save percentage) en route to a 3-2 victory. He'll draw the start for the second time in the last three games Monday. The Panthers are tied for 18th in the NHL with 3.02 goals per game this season.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Nabs win in return to crease
Ellis stopped 30 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
The 25-year-old rookie looked good in his first game action since Dec. 9, as Ellis missed most of the month in between with a concussion. On the season, he's gone 5-3-0 in nine outings with a 3.10 GAA and .900 save percentage, and he'll fill the No. 2 role between the pipes behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen while Alex Lyon (lower body) is on the shelf.
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Sabres' Colten Ellis: Gets starting nod Thursday
Ellis will protect the visiting cage against the Rangers on Thursday, according to Rangers' insider Jonny Lazarus.
Ellis will make his first appearance since Dec. 9, when he suffered a concussion in Edmonton against the Oilers. Ellis is 4-3-0 with a 3.25 GAA and an .895 save percentage across nine starts this season. The Rangers are generating 2.73 goals per game this season, 27th in the NHL.
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