The Buffalo Sabres broke a three‑game losing streak Tuesday night with a 2‑0 victory over the San Jose Sharks, marking a strong start to a three‑game California road swing.

Ellis shines in his first start in weeks

Goaltender Colten Ellis recorded twenty‑three saves for his second career shutout, returning to the lineup after more than two weeks away from the ice. Ellis’ steady performance gave the Sabres the confidence they needed to dominate the Sharks early and maintain control throughout the game.

Key goals and offensive highlights

The first goal came early in the second period when Olen Zellweger found the back of the net, giving Buffalo a 1‑0 lead. The decisive blow was delivered by Zach Benson, who scored an empty‑net goal later in the period – his first of the season – sealing the shutout.

Buffalo outshot San Jose 40‑23 and successfully killed all three of the Sharks’ power‑play opportunities. The Sabres have now won eight of their last nine meetings with San Jose, while the Sharks have managed only one regulation win in thirteen games.

Supporting performances

Forward Jason Zucker led the Sabres with six shots on goal, and defenseman Owen Power contributed two assists. The team’s disciplined play and strong defensive structure were evident as they maintained a clean sheet against a Sharks squad looking to rebound.

Upcoming schedule

Following the win in San Jose, the Sabres will travel to Anaheim on Thursday before heading to Los Angeles for a Saturday afternoon matchup. The road trip offers an opportunity for the team to build momentum and improve their standing in the Western Conference.

Buffalo fans will be watching closely as the Sabres aim to turn the tide of their season and climb out of the early‑season slump. With Ellis back in net and the offense finding its rhythm, the team looks poised to continue its resurgence on the West Coast.

Original reporting: WESB (Bradford) — read the source article.