3 Buffalo Sabres players stepping into new roles for their toughest test yet

The Buffalo Sabres are preparing to face the Minnesota Wild after earning a 4-3 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Head coach Lindy Ruff is making notable lineup adjustments ahead of the matchup, shifting key players into elevated roles against an undefeated Wild squad.

Noah Ostlund has been moved up to Buffalo's top power play unit to address an 0-for-8 drought, while Jiri Kulich shifts to center the third line. In goal, Colten Ellis is slated to make his season debut with Alex Lyon sidelined by a shoulder injury.