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4 takeaways for the Buffalo Sabres from a deflating 4-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth

The Buffalo Sabres have dropped their second game in a row and now been outscored 8-1 during that stretch, with the latest being a 4-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 1:55 AM
4 takeaways for the Buffalo Sabres from a deflating 4-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth
Key Things to Know
  • The Utah Mammoth defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Saturday night.
  • Tage Thompson scored Buffalo's first power-play goal of the season after the team started 0-for-13.
  • Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff scratched young forwards Konsta Helenius and Jiri Kulich for the contest.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Buffalo Sabres dropped to a 2-3-0 record following a 4-1 defeat against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday night. Tage Thompson scored Buffalo's opening goal in the first period, but Utah quickly responded with four unanswered goals, including tallies from Kailer Yamamoto and Anders Lee, to secure the victory.

Sabre Noise writer Brandon Croce highlighted four key takeaways, noting the Sabres finally converted their first power-play goal after an 0-for-13 start. Croce observed that Buffalo lacked scoring chances after coach Lindy Ruff benched Konsta Helenius and Jiri Kulich, while goaltender Colten Ellis showed promise despite ongoing second-period team struggles.

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