2 Rangers (Jan 8, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- The Buffalo Sabres defeated the New York Rangers 5-2, marking their 12th win in 13 games and moving into the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot with their 43rd victory.
- Colten Ellis made 30 saves in his first game in a month, helping the Sabres hold on despite a late third-period challenge and a strong penalty kill.
- Key contributions included Bowen Byram’s assist on Alex Tuch’s goal, Jason Zucker’s power-play score in his second game back, and a short-handed goal by Mattias Samuelsson.
- The Rangers, missing key players Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox, have lost five of their last seven games and struggled at home with 15 losses in
