BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Conor Timmins #21 of the Buffalo Sabres dives to block a shot from Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers during the first period of an NHL game at KeyBank Center on October 9, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Matt Rempe #73 of the New York Rangers battles for the puck against Ryan Johnson #33 of the Buffalo Sabres during the first period of an NHL game at KeyBank Center on October 9, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 9: Alex Lyon #34 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a save during the first period of an NHL game against the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center on October 9, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Alexis Lafrenière #13 of the New York Rangers defends against Conor Timmins #21 of the Buffalo Sabres during the first period of an NHL game at KeyBank Center on October 9, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Beck Malenstyn #29 of the Buffalo Sabres controls the puck against Noah Laba #42 of the New York Rangers during the first period of an NHL game at KeyBank Center on October 9, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Alexis Lafrenière #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during the first period of an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on October 9, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Alexis Lafrenière #13 celebrates his goal with Vincent Trocheck #16 of the New York Rangers during the first period of an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on October 9, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Alexis Lafrenière #13 celebrates his goal with Artemi Panarin #10 and Vincent Trocheck #16 of the New York Rangers during the first period of an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on October 9, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)