Josh Norris appeared to extend Buffalo’s early lead to 2-0 with a one-timer on the power play. But the officials immediately waved it off, stating that Zach Benson had interfered with Islanders goalie David Rittich. The Sabres didn't challenge. Take a look:

Josh Norris scored the decisive goal in the shootout Saturday for the host Buffalo Sabres, who squandered a two-goal lead before continuing their resurgence with a 3-2 win over the struggling New York Islanders.

Mat Barzal picked up his 10th of the season late in the second period, and Emil Heineman tied the game on the power play with just 29 seconds left in the game. But really, David Rittich was the star of the show tonight, making key saves throughout the game that kept the Islanders in it even as the Sabres dominated the game.

Kekäläinen may try to surround himself with trusted assistants from Columbus to start changing the culture in Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jarmo Kekalainen made his first change since taking over control of the Buffalo Sabres' hockey operations department, firing associate general manager Jason Karmanos on Saturday.

The Buffalo Sabres have announced that they have placed defenseman Conor Timmins on injured reserve.

Josh Norris scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of a shootout to give the Sabres their fifth consecutive victory, 3-2 against the New York Islanders on Saturday.

With Tristan Jarry suffering an injury early into his Oilers tenure, Edmonton is reportedly looking into one of the Sabres' netminders.

Rosen was selected by the Sabres in the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft with the 14th overall pick. In 27 career NHL games with the Sabres, Rosen has recorded three goals, five assists, and eight points.