“You Gotta Defend Your Goalie.” Zach Metsa On His Fight With Olivier

NHL’s heavyweight champion Mathieu Olivier goes after 5’9” Sabres player in ugly fight

The size difference made this one hard to watch.

“You Gotta Defend Your Goalie.” Zach Metsa On His Fight With Olivier

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Metsa spoke to the media after a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 1, 2026. He spoke about his fight with Olivier started and the need to defend their goaltender. He discussed the support and closeness of the team, along with their need to learn from their mistakes in this game. Subscribe to the Buffalo Sabres YT Channel: https://bit.ly/2G1G8eT For More Sabres Action: https://bufsabres.co/2XAYg5m #Bu…

“You Gotta Defend Your Goalie.” Zach Metsa On His Fight With Olivier | Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Metsa spoke to the media after a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 1, 2026. He spoke about his fight with… The post “You Gotta Defend Your Goalie.” Zach Metsa On His Fight With Olivier | Buffalo Sabres appeared first on WNYmedia Network - Buffalo, NY.

Olivier’s Post-Whistle Tap-In Sparks Fight; Sabres Get a 5-on-3

Columbus enforcer Mathieu Olivier turned a dead play into a melee when he tapped the puck into Buffalo's empty net after the whistle, sparking a fight and giving the Blue Jackets a 5-on-3.