Red Wings’ Win Streak Snapped by Goalie Making NHL Debut

Inverness County netminder makes history

Colten Ellis has become the first Cape Breton-born goaltender to play in the NHL, backstopping the Buffalo Sabres in a 4-2 triumph over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. Kyle Moore has the story.

Cape Breton’s Colten Ellis shines in NHL debut before family, friends

Colten Ellis from River Denys, N.S., made his debut as goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

Red Wings’ win streak snapped by goalie making NHL debut

Colten Ellis made 26 saves in his NHL debut and the Buffalo Sabres scored twice in the third period Wednesday to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 at the KeyBank Center.

Mike Harrington: A sparkling debut from Colten Ellis adds to Sabres' good goaltending problem

There's no other reaction to have after watching 25-year-old Colten Ellis show up off the waiver wire two days before the opener, do nothing but take practice shots for nearly 2½ weeks and then stymie one of the NHL's hottest…

Sabres rally to victory with rookie Colten Ellis in goal against division-leading Red Wings

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jack Quinn scored on a power play in the third period and assisted on two other goals for the Sabres in a 4-2 victory against the Detroit Red Wings in goaltender Colten Ellis' first NHL game Wednesday night at KeyBank Center. Jason Zucker, Tyson Kozak and Josh Doan also scored, Ryan McLeod and defenseman Connor Timmins each had two assists, and Buffalo (3-4-0) got 2 saves from the 25-year-old Ellis, claimed off waivers fro…

Strong third period & stellar debut from Colten Ellis lift Buffalo Sabres to 4-2 win over Detroit Red Wings

Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis earned the win in his NHL debut, making 27 saves as Buffalo improves to 3-4 on the season.