Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff reacts during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Calgary Flames goalie Dan Vladar (80) makes a save against Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) during a shootout in an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates with goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) after their shootout win over the Calgary Flames in an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)