Matthew Schaefer went point-less for the first time in his NHL career, and thus fell one game short of Alexandre Daigle’s record points streak for an 18-year-old in the expansion era. Given that it came on a night when 12 other Islanders recorded at least one point, everyone involved was OK with the tradeoff.

The Red Wings were on their back foot early in the game and never really recovered in a 4-2 loss to the Sabres.

The Red Wings overall are 16-of-18 on the penalty kill (88.9 percent), which ranks sixth in the league. It’s a significant improvement from their dreadful showing last season (last at 70.1 percent). But having to kill two right at the start of the game was disruptive.

Jack Quinn had a goal and two assists, Colten Ellis stopped 27 shots in his NHL debut and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2

Pregame analysis and predictions of the St. Louis Blues vs. Detroit Red Wings NHL game to be played on October 25, 2025 on ESPN.

Multiple NHL teams, including the Red Wings, are reportedly pursuing Yegor Chinakhov after his trade request. His potential clashes and talent spark a competitive race.