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Falters in OT Reimer made 16 saves in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Montreal scored three times in the first period, but Reimer was able to regain his focus and shut the door for the final 40 minutes of regulation as Buffalo mounted a comeback to force OT. The veteran netminder flinched in extra time though, whiffing on a Mike Matheson shot from the top of the faceoff circle despite getting a clean look at it. It was the first time Reimer had given up more than three goals in an outing since Dec. 9, and over five starts since the calendar flipped to 2025, he's gone 1-3-1 with a 2.93 GAA and .903 save percentage.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens edge Sabres 4-3 in OT for fifth straight win

Mike Matheson scored at 1:21 of overtime to lift the surging Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

BUF@MTL: Matheson scores goal against James Reimer | Montréal Canadiens Michael Matheson (MTL) scores goal against James Reimer (BUF) to make it 4 - 3

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

BUF@MTL: Slafkovsky scores PPG against James Reimer | Montréal Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) scores power-play goal against James Reimer (BUF) to make it 3 - 0

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

BUF@MTL: Suzuki scores SHG against James Reimer | Montréal Canadiens Nick Suzuki (MTL) scores shorthanded goal against James Reimer (BUF) to make it 3 - 0

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

BUF@MTL: Caufield scores PPG against James Reimer | Montréal Canadiens Cole Caufield (MTL) scores power-play goal against James Reimer (BUF) to make it 1 - 0

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Facing Montreal Reimer is set to start on the road against the Canadiens on Monday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Reimer conceded two goals on 29 shots in his last start in a loss to Carolina on Thursday. The 36-year-old has a 2-5-1 record, .911 save percentage and 2.53 GAA across 10 appearances this season. Montreal sits 15th in the NHL with 2.97 goals per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in relief Thursday Reimer stopped 27 of 29 shots after replacing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen midway through the first period of Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Reimer ended up getting saddled with the loss, as the first goal he gave up -- a Mikko Rantanen power-play tally that came less than two minutes after he took over the Buffalo crease -- proved to be the game-winner. Reimer hasn't allowed more than three goals in an outing since Dec. 9, and over his last seven appearances he's posted a sharp 2.30 GAA and .921 save percentage but has just a 1-4-0 record to show for it.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Sabres Face 5-2 Loss To Carolina Hurricanes | Full Game Highlights

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Rantanen scores a goal and has an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2

FEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

BUF@CAR: Hall scores goal against James Reimer | Carolina Hurricanes Taylor Hall (CAR) scores goal against James Reimer (BUF) to make it 4 - 1

FEBRUARY 28 • NHL.COM

BUF@CAR: Rantanen scores PPG against James Reimer | Carolina Hurricanes Mikko Rantanen (CAR) scores power-play goal against James Reimer (BUF) to make it 3 - 0

FEBRUARY 28 • NHL.COM

On ice for morning skate Reimer (personal) was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Reimer will probably back up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Tuesday's home matchup versus the Ducks. The veteran netminder is 2-4-1 with a .908 save percentage and a 2.55 GAA through nine appearances in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Reimer (personal) didn't participate in Monday's practice, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Reimer was given the day off to attend to a family issue but could be available for Tuesday's home matchup against Anaheim. If Reimer has to miss the game, Buffalo could recall Devon Levi or Michael Houser from AHL Rochester to occupy the backup role behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

"Everyone's Coming Together" | James Reimer After Buffalo Sabres Defeat Columbus Blue Jackets

FEBRUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Returns to win column Tuesday Reimer stopped 27 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact The veteran netminder came up with some huge saves to secure his first win since Nov. 23. Reimer hasn't played poorly since being acquired by the Sabres despite the lack of success, posting a 2.55 GAA and .908 save percentage in nine outings for the club but only coming away with a 2-4-1 record in that time. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) was unavailable Tuesday, but with Buffalo off until Saturday, Reimer may not get an opportunity to follow up this performance until after the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tuch scores 2 and Sabres beat Blue Jackets 3-2 to enjoy 1st 4-game winning streak in 2 years

Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 for their first four-game winning streak in more than two years

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Blue Jackets Reimer will patrol the home crease against Columbus on Tuesday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Reimer has a 1-4-1 record with a 2.63 GAA and a .905 save percentage across his last eight appearances. Buffalo recalled Felix Sandstrom from AHL Rochester to occupy the backup role because Ukko-Pekka Luukonen (undisclosed) is unavailable. Columbus is tied for eighth in the league with 3.26 goals per game in 2024-25. However, integral offensive contributors Zach Werenski (undisclosed), Kirill Marchenko (jaw), Sean Monahan (wrist) and Yegor Chinakhov (upper body) won't be in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Strong game not enough Reimer made 31 saves Saturday in a 3-2 loss to Edmonton.

Impact Optimus Reims played a strong game, and the Sabres probably deserved a better fate -- they had a goal disallowed in the third after the NHL's Situation Room determined it had been kicked in. Reimer is a great guy, but he can't be counted on in fantasy. He doesn't get a lot of starts, and he hasn't won since Nov. 23 (0-3-1 in four starts and six appearances). Reimer is a risky spot starter behind the worst team in the East and third-worst in the NHL.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nugent-Hopkins scores twice as the Oilers beat the Sabres 3-2

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two goals to help the Edmonton Oilers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2

JANUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to face Edmonton Reimer is expected to start on the road against Edmonton on Saturday, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Impact Reimer last played between the pipes Jan. 4 when he stopped 30 of 33 shots in a 3-1 loss to Vegas. He's 1-5-1 with a 3.05 GAA and an .891 save percentage in nine outings between Anaheim and Buffalo in 2024-25. Edmonton is tied for sixth in goals per game with 3.31.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Loses again Saturday Reimer gave up three goals on 33 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Reimer got his first action since Dec. 21, but he wasn't able to snap his skid. He's gone 0-3-1 over his last six outings. The 36-year-old netminder is down to 1-5-1 with a 3.05 GAA and an .891 save percentage through nine appearances between the Sabres and the Ducks this year. Reimer will cede the crease back to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for Monday's game against the Capitals.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

BUF@VGK: Eichel scores goal against James Reimer | Vegas Golden Knights BUF@VGK: Eichel scores goal against James Reimer

JANUARY 5 • NHL.COM

Laczynski gets 1st goal of season, Hill has 23 saves as Golden Knights beat Sabres 3-1

Tanner Laczynski scored his first goal of the season, Adin Hill stopped 23 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

BUF@VGK: Stone scores goal against James Reimer | Vegas Golden Knights BUF@VGK: Stone scores goal against James Reimer

JANUARY 5 • NHL.COM

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Canadiens edge Sabres 4-3 in OT for fifth straight win

Rantanen scores a goal and has an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2

Tuch scores 2 and Sabres beat Blue Jackets 3-2 to enjoy 1st 4-game winning streak in 2 years

Nugent-Hopkins scores twice as the Oilers beat the Sabres 3-2

Laczynski gets 1st goal of season, Hill has 23 saves as Golden Knights beat Sabres 3-1