The Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings are gaining momentum in the standings but continue to explore changes to their rosters. Both teams were expected to compete for playoff spots this season, but they have yet to meet those expectations.

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Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now: Sources say there isn’t any evidence about an impending deal between the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres despite some recent speculation. Rumors have the Red Wings interested in Dylan Cozens with one suggesting Red Wings are trying to showcase Joe Veleno.

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The Red Wings are in need of defensive depth ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, and Bowen Byram is a great fit.

The Red Wings have ample cap room, currently boasting $5.5 million of cap space, according to Puckpedia. That allows them to pursue different options ahead of the deadline if they choose to become buyers.

The Montreal Canadiens suddenly are in a playoff race following a strong 16-game run. The Canadiens will try to boost their chances Tuesday night when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second of three matchups between the Atlantic Division rivals this season.

Jamie Oleksiak scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and Adam Larsson and Jared McCann added scores in a 6-4 Seattle Kraken win.

Jaden Schwartz recorded his fifth career hat trick and the Seattle Kraken beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 for their third win in five games.

Pittsburgh Penguins players were teasing Alex Nedeljkovic Friday night about only needing a fight to boast a Gordie Hat Trick. That became true when the former Detroit Red Wings player became the first goalie to register a goal and an assist in the same NHL game.

Former Detroit Red Wing Alex Nedeljkovic became the 16th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal Friday when he fired the puck into an empty net for the Pittsburgh Penguins in their 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.