Colten Ellis posts 23-save shutout in Sabres win over Sharks

Fantasy hockey: Ellis delivered a shutout on Tuesday but remains a hold with a 2.90 GAA, a .903 save percentage and middling save quality grades.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 28, 2026

Colten Ellis stopped all 23 shots he faced on Tuesday, October 27, backstopping the Sabres to a 2-0 win over the Sharks. He logged 59:58 and earned the decision.

The clean sheet is a bright spot, but Ellis carries recent averages of a 2.90 GAA and a .903 save percentage across 16 games. His save quality grades rank 42 out of 100 among goalies, and he claims a 73% start share in Buffalo's crease. His fantasy value remains modest in a backup role.

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Colten Ellis

Ellis turned aside all 23 shots in Tuesday's shutout, playing the full 59:58 in a 2-0 win over San Jose. The performance showcased his ability to handle a manageable workload, though the Sharks' 23 shots gave him a relatively light night compared to many starting assignments around the league.

His recent averages tell a different story. Ellis owns a 2.90 GAA and a .903 save percentage across 16 games, with save quality grades at 42 out of 100 among goalies. His 73% start share keeps him active in Buffalo's crease. With two games left this week (Thursday and Saturday) and three next week, he will see steady work, but his underlying numbers suggest streaming him only in favourable matchups.

What to do

• Hold Ellis in deeper formats where his 73% start share and three weekly games provide volume.

• Stream him selectively when Buffalo faces weaker offenses, given his 2.90 GAA and .903 save percentage.

• Bench Ellis in shallow leagues until his save quality grades improve from the current 42 out of 100 ranking.

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