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2024 Goaltending

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Regular Season 2 6 1 2.95 .898 0

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Returns to win column Tuesday

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

    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.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Starting against Blue Jackets

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

    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 Luukkonen (undisclosed) is unavailable. Columbus is tied for eighth in the league with 3.26 goals per game in 2024-25 but will be without integral offensive contributors Zach Werenski (undisclosed), Kirill Marchenko (jaw), Sean Monahan (wrist) and Yegor Chinakhov (upper body).

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Strong game not enough

    Reimer made 31 saves Saturday in a 3-2 loss to Edmonton.

    He played a strong game, and the Sabres probably deserved a better fate -- the team had a goal disallowed in the third period after the NHL's Situation Room determined the puck was kicked into the net. Reimer doesn't get a lot of starts, and he hasn't won since Nov. 23 against San Jose. He is a risky spot starter behind the worst team in the East and third-worst in the NHL.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Set to face Edmonton

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

    Reimer last played between the pipes against Vegas on Jan. 4, stopping 30 of 33 shots in a 3-1 loss. 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 the league with 3.31 goals per game.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Loses again Saturday

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

    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.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Starting against Vegas

    Reimer will protect the road goal versus the Golden Knights on Saturday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

    Reimer has not started in the last five games, so he may have to shake off some rust. He's gone 1-4-1 with a 3.04 GAA and an .888 save percentage over eight outings between Anaheim and Buffalo this season. The Golden Knights have scored 25 goals over their last six games, going 5-1-0 in that span, so this will be a tough test for Reimer.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Bounced by Boston

    Reimer stopped 16 of 18 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins, with Boston's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

    There wasn't much Reimer could do on either goal -- Charlie Coyle got a breakaway coming out of the penalty box in the first period, and the netminder still stopped Coyle's first couple of shots before the puck got poked into the net in a scrum. Morgan Geekie's game-winner in the third then came on a blistering one-timer on a Boston power play. Reimer has seen action in three straight games, allowing three goals on 39 shots (.923 save percentage), and with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in a tailspin -- 0-7-2 over his last nine outings with a 4.10 GAA and .864 save percentage -- his backup could be in line for a bigger workload.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Starting in Boston

    Reimer will defend the road net against Boston on Saturday, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

    Despite a previous report, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen won't start again, and Reimer will play in the second half of Buffalo's back-to-back following Friday's 6-3 loss to Toronto. Reimer has a 1-3-1 record with a 3.21 GAA and an .888 save percentage in seven appearances between the Ducks and Sabres this season. Boston sits 27th in the league with 2.59 goals per game in 2024-25.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Second straight relief appearance

    Reimer stopped 14 of 15 shots in relief during Friday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

    Reimer appeared in relief for the second game in a row, and he's made 20 saves on 21 shots during that span. Reimer should remain the backup behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who has been struggling lately. The 36-year-old Reimer has made five appearances with the Sabres this season, going 1-1-1 with a 2.55 GAA and a .904 save percentage.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Mops up in loss

    Reimer stopped all six shots faced in the third period of Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Canadiens.

    Montreal got to starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for six goals over 26 shots through two periods and ended his night. Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff sent Reimer out for the third period. It was the netminder's fourth appearance since the Sabres claimed him off waivers Nov. 13.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Falls to Wings in shootout

    Reimer made 26 saves in regulation and OT and stopped one of three shootout attempts in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Red Wings.

    Buffalo took a 5-3 lead into the third period, but Reimer couldn't make it stick, giving up two goals on 12 shots as Detroit turned up the pressure, and he then got fooled by dekes to his blocker side in the shootout by both Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin. Reimer is 1-1-1 in three appearances since joining the Sabres with an .892 save percentage, and he's little threat to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen at the top of the depth chart.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Facing Detroit

    Reimer will patrol the home crease Monday against the Red Wings, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

    Reimer's last appearance came in a 3-0 loss to the Islanders on Nov. 30. The 36-year-old conceded nine goals over two starts with Anaheim, but he's been better after being claimed off waivers by Buffalo -- he has a 1-1-0 record, 2.05 GAA and .923 save percentage through two appearances with the Sabres. Reimer has a favorable matchup against a Detroit club that ranks 29th in the NHL with 2.48 goals per game through 27 contests.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Third loss of season

    Reimer stopped 17 of 19 shots in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Islanders. The third goal was an empty-netter with eight seconds left in the third period.

    Reimer started in the second leg of a back-to-back set, but he didn't perform at his best and had to settle for another defeat. He sits at 1-3-0 in four appearances this season. However, it's worth noting Reimer has posted a save percentage of at least .890 in three of four appearances. Still, Reimer will serve as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's backup, which limits his upside considerably.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Slated starter for Saturday

    Reimer is slated to start in Saturday's road tilt versus the Islanders, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

    Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is set to start Friday versus Vancouver. Reimer has a record of 1-2-0 with a 3.69 GAA and an .889 save percentage in 36 appearances in 2024-25. The Islanders rank 30th offensively with 2.48 goals per game.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Sharp in win over former team

    Reimer stopped 31 of 33 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

    Reimer has had two stints with the Sharks, mostly recently in 2022-23. The 36-year-old made his Buffalo debut after signing with the Sabres in the offseason. He was lost on waivers to the Ducks before ultimately being reclaimed. The netminder is 1-2-0 with 11 goals allowed on 99 shots over three appearances this season. He should improve behind a Sabres team that has established itself as a playoff contender through the first quarter of 2024-25. Reimer's playing time is likely to be limited behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Still, Reimer should have an opportunity to start next weekend with the Sabres playing at home versus the Canucks on Friday before facing the Islanders on the road Saturday.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Starting Saturday

    Reimer will guard the road goal versus San Jose on Saturday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

    Reimer allowed nine goals on 66 shots in two outings with Anaheim this season. After being claimed off waivers from the Ducks on Nov. 13, he will get the second half of Buffalo's back-to-back following Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's 22-save effort in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over Anaheim. San Jose ranks 27th in the league with 2.45 goals per game in 2024-25.

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  • Sabres' James Reimer: Claimed off waivers

    Reimer was claimed off waivers by Buffalo on Wednesday from Anaheim, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

    Reimer has a record of 0-2-0 with a 4.50 GAA and an .864 save percentage over two appearances with the Ducks in 2024-25. While those numbers are subpar, he was serviceable last season, posting an 11-8-2 record, 3.11 GAA and .904 save percentage across 25 outings with Detroit. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, so for now Reimer might split the goaltending duties with Devon Levi. When Luukkonen is healthy, Reimer could shift to being his understudy while Levi, who has a 4.10 GAA and an .866 save percentage in five outings this season, might head to the AHL to work on his game. Unlike Reimer, Levi doesn't have to pass through waivers to be sent to the minors.

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  • Ducks' James Reimer: Designated for waivers

    Reimer was waived by the Ducks on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

    Reimer was always going to be the odd man out in Anaheim once John Gibson returned from his appendectomy. With the Avalanche losing Kaapo Kahkonen on waivers to Winnipeg on Tuesday, Colorado may be in the market for a veteran like Reimer, or the Sabres might try to bring Reimer back after losing him on waivers to Anaheim before the season. If he clears waivers, Reimer figures to join up with AHL San Diego, potentially playing in the minors for the first time since 2010-11 when he was with the Toronto Marlies.

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  • Ducks' James Reimer: Yields six goals in loss

    Reimer stopped 28 of 34 shots in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Devils.

    Reimer made his second start of the year and didn't do well. He's allowed nine goals on 66 shots so far while serving as backup to Lukas Dostal. John Gibson (abdomen) is traveling with the Ducks on their current road trip, which has two more stops with visits to the Islanders on Tuesday and the Penguins on Thursday. That means Reimer has likely run out of time to make a positive impression -- he could be waived once Gibson is ready to return.

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  • Ducks' James Reimer: In net Sunday

    Reimer will be between the pipes for Sunday's road game versus New Jersey, according to Mike Morreale of NHL.com.

    Reimer will make his second appearance of the season as Anaheim is on the second half of a back-to-back. The 36-year-old made 29 saves on 32 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights on Oct. 13. The Devils are averaging 3.45 goals per game.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-2, 220 lbs
Birthplace: Morweena, MB
Age: 36
Experience: 14
Shoots: Left