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Buffalo Sabres star named top NHL fantasy hockey pickup target

Buffalo is charging up the Eastern Conference standings and it's putting Sabres players in a better position to make an impact in the world of fantasy hockey.

Buffalo Sabres players Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Rasmus Dahlin, Jason Zucker and Mattias Samuelsson | Joe Hrycych/GettyImages

The Buffalo Sabres goaltending situation has been a headache to avoid for fantasy hockey managers throughout the first half of the 2025-26 NHL season, but that may be changing.

Buffalo is suddenly riding a nine-game winning streak on the strength of vastly improved defensive play and the team's problematic three-goalie logjam is evolving as Alex Lyon is evaluated for a lower-body injury and Colten Ellis finishes his recovery from a concussion.