Ellis Makes Pad Save Early for Sabres
Buffalo goalie Colten Ellis stopped a close-range shot from Michael Amadio over a minute into the first period at KeyBank Center.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hockey
Buffalo Sabres goalie Colten Ellis made a pad save against Michael Amadio over one minute into the first period at KeyBank Center. Amadio fired a shot in front of the net after a sequence that began with a loose puck picked up in the Sabres zone.
Why it matters
The early stop kept the game scoreless at a stage when momentum can shift quickly. It highlights Ellis's positioning on a rebound-style chance in front of the net.
The save came over one minute into the first period, based on the official game clock. The extraction does not include shot totals or save percentage for the game.
The players
Colten Ellis
Colten Ellis is a goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres who made the pad save against Amadio.
Michael Amadio
Michael Amadio is a forward who fired the shot in front of the net during the first-period sequence.
The details
Amadio picked up a loose puck in the Sabres zone and backhanded it to Claude Giroux, who passed it back to Amadio. Amadio fired a shot in front of the net, and Ellis stretched out and got his right pad down to make the save.
Timeline
Wednesday: Ellis made the pad save in the first period of the game at KeyBank Center.
Season Trajectory
This single early save does not by itself shift the Sabres' standing or the broader season narrative. The extraction contains no standings, playoff, or roster context to place it against.
Fantasy managers tracking goalies may note Ellis's active early-period workload in this game. The extraction does not confirm his starting status or any rotation implications beyond this single sequence.
The takeaway
Early saves like this one can set the tone for a game, and tracking goalie workload across a season helps explain how goaltending affects team results. Readers following the Sabres can watch how Ellis's workload develops in upcoming games.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NHL.
