Benson returned in style, and Doan shined again as the Sabres beat the Senators 8-4 and earned their first win.

Could the Flyers acquire high-upside defenders like Owen Power or Bowen Byram? The Sabres' situation presents a dynamic opportunity for Philadelphia's blueline overhaul.

Jack Quinn gave Buffalo the lead for the first time this season with a shot that missed the net and still went in, and the Sabres had two more power-play scores and a short-handed goal to beat the Ottawa Senators 8-4 on Wednesday night for their first victory.

The Sabres lost each of their first three games in the 2025–26 NHL season, and they've struggled to get into a rhythm offensively. Buffalo scored just two total goals in its opening three contests and hadn't held a lead for even a single second.

After an 0-for-11 start to the season, Buffalo’s power play needed to break the dam however possible. In the first period, a fortunate bounce did the trick; Quinn’s one-timer from the slot missed wide, rebounded off the end boards, hit Merilainen’s back and trickled into the net.

The Calgary Flames’ lack of elite talent has been the main focus for fans ever since Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk left the organization in 2022.