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Two Perfect Goalies Keep Sabres-Senators Scoreless After One
November 5, 2026 · 1:24 AM
Ottawa leads 12-10 in shots, but both goalies are perfect through the first period.
The Sabres and Senators are scoreless after one, with Ottawa holding a 12-10 edge in shots. Samuel Ersson has stopped all 10 shots against for Ottawa, while Buffalo’s Colten Ellis has turned aside all 12 he has faced; both goalies are at 1.000. Ottawa’s Philip Tomasino leads all skaters with three shots on goal, while Buffalo’s Olen Zellweger and Noah Ostlund have two apiece; none has a goal, assist or point. Buffalo has the physical edge with 12 hits and seven blocked shots to Ottawa’s nine hits and three blocks, and neither team has a power-play goal.
Key Performers
Samuel Ersson (Ottawa): 10 saves on 10 shots, 1.000 save percentage Colten Ellis (Buffalo): 12 saves on 12 shots, 1.000 save percentage Philip Tomasino (Ottawa): 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points, 3 shots on goal