COLTEN ELLIS #92
Goaltender
Acquired: Claimed off waivers by Buffalo from St. Louis on Oct. 6, 2025
Contract Status: Signed through 2026-27 ($925,000 AAV)
Pronunciation: KOHL-tuhn EHL-ihs
2025-26 REGULAR-SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
Posted a .931 save percentage in his debut, the sixth highest save percentage of any goaltender making their NHL debut with Buffalo in franchise history.
Became the ninth rookie goaltender in Sabres history, and the first since Devon Levi on Dec. 9, 2023, to record a shootout win on Nov. 29 vs. Minnesota.
Among all NHL rookie goaltenders with at least five games played, ranked fourth in save percentage (.903) and even-strength save percentage (.908).
Won back-to-back games from Nov. 15 at Detroit to Nov. 17 vs. Edmonton and Jan. 15 vs. Montreal to Jan. 27 at Toronto.
Registered his first NHL point with an assist on Nov. 15 at Detroit.
Earned a win in his NHL debut on Oct. 22 vs. Detroit.
2025-26 LONGEST WIN STREAK:
Wins: 2, (2x). Most recent: 1/15/26 vs. MTL to 1/27/26 at TOR
2025-26 SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:
Saves: 37, 4/9/26 vs. CBJ
Shots Against: 37, 4/9/26 vs. CBJ
Points: 1, 11/15/25 at DET (0+1)
