BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 6: Ryan McLeod #71 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal with Alex Tuch #89 during the first period of the NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at KeyBank Center on January 6, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 6: Josh Doan #91 of the Buffalo Sabres defends against Kiefer Sherwood #44 of the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of the NHL game at KeyBank Center on January 6, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 6: Jake Debrusk #74 of the Vancouver Canucks attempts a deflection against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen #1 of the Buffalo Sabres during the first period of the NHL game at KeyBank Center on January 6, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 6: Tage Thompson #72 of the Buffalo Sabres delivers a pass against Liam Ohgren #92 of the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of the NHL game at KeyBank Center on January 6, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 6: Tyler Myers #57 of the Vancouver Canucks shoots the puck during the first period of the NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on January 6, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 6: Tage Thompson #72 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during the first period of the NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at KeyBank Center on January 6, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 6: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen #1 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a save against Jake Debrusk #74 of the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of the NHL game at KeyBank Center on January 6, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 6: Colten Ellis #92 of the Buffalo Sabres warms up prior to the NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at KeyBank Center on January 6, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)